And that is exactly why both RINOS and libs don't want a shut down...It would truly expose to the American people how much is wasted and unimportant to the running of the country. They don't want the camel's nose under the tent

Also, know your state's freedom of information act/law and how it applies to your local school board and your state department of education. School boards and administrators love to reveal only the information they want you to know and present it in a way that always tells the story they want told.

I finally decided after many years of trying to make changes in the district that the best thing for my children's education and my sanity, was to take my money and leave. The final straw was when the superintendant said they are looking at a 4 million revenue shortfall from the state and a declining enrollment of about 200 additional students and their primary goal was that no teacher lose their jobs (even though salary and benefits are 85% of the district's budget). Anyone with an elementary understanding of business would understand this flawed thinking. Of course, they still get my property taxes, but they will no longer get my "per pupil" monies, and they will never receive my vote (or husband's) for any increase they need for their schools. Might as well starve the beast that one little person is capable of doing.

"Most school systems are run by people with no clue related to good management pratices and intelligent budget and money management."

Amen to that! They have not even the basic operational understanding of free market even when it comes to mill levies and bonds and trying to understand why these don't pass. And those of us who have tried to point out glaring errors in their thought processes and operations, are branded as extreme. They've never had to "work" to obtain their revenues. School districts receive revenue regardless of how the market views them and whether or not a payor wants to consume their product. Well, they do receive monies from the state per each child enrolled, but the 73% of our area's property taxes go to the school district whether a tax payer uses the product or not. I'm not sure how other states work, but this is how it is done in my area of Colorado.

They rot from the inside out. This article should've come with warning label of graphic images

Or Sheriff Dupnik could try and get his old job back...Grandpa Munster

Not surprising since Bush is/was a strong advocate for illegal immigration

Remove federal or state funds from municipalities that are "sanctuary cities"

I love your list!!! Except I'd agree with the 0 amnesty. I'd just add
7. No admission into any publically funded school unless citizenship or proper visa documentation is presented and verified

What is the male change of life experienced by the legislators called? We've all been suffering the effects through their wonderful laws and suggestions, so it may be good to put a name to it. You know, to even the playing field and all.