My Decision 2012: Education

Education

Undoubtedly, education is the investment that we make in the next generation. When we cut that investment, we cut the return. As it stands, American children are falling behind in education compared to many of their foreign counterparts, especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. In light of this, one would think that we as a nation would focus on education more than ever before. Instead, Mitt Romney and the GOP want to slash education spending to the bone.

There seems to be any overall animus that the Republican Party has towards education. During a debate in the primary season, when asked what cabinet departments they would abolish, most (if not all) of the candidates included the Department of Education. The Ryan budget, which was endorsed by Mitt Romney calls for large cuts in Pell Grants and other forms of financial aid. There are thousands upon thousands of students who are up to the task of attending university but need help with funding their education.

America is supposed to be the land of opportunity. Many of the opportunities that people have are the result of education. Mitt Romney and the GOP want to cut those opportunities for millions. President Obama wants to preserve these opportunities for students to attain an education that will make them competitive in the global labor market, for which he was called a snob by former Senator/presidential candidate Rick Santorum (R-PA) to the sound of Republican agreement. This really shows the anti-intellectual sentiment in the GOP, and shows why they are unfit to lead. President Obama wants to ensure that the investments that we make in the future are maintained so that it will be brighter for the next generation.