"George Leppla" > wrote in message
...
> On 11/14/2011 11:18 PM, Dimitri wrote:
>>
>> Having been a past president of a PTO and responsible to raise large
>> amounts of money. I try to support fund raising efforts wherever
>> practical.
>>
>> This one threw me...
>
> This brings out the curmudgeon in me.
>
> I won't even begin to add up all the taxes I have paid over the years to
> support the school system and I don't have any kids. I am a strong
> believer in in a good education system so I don't mind, but I really
> bristle when kids have to raise money for things like music and sports
> because I believe they should already be a part of the school budget.
>
> George L


BTW don't feel alone.

4 daughters X 16 years of non public education.

Now broke and spending what's left with the dentist.

I'll die with a beautiful set of teeth.

One day long after I'm gone an archeologist will dig up my bones and admire
my teeth.

Dimitri