It is simple politics, make no mistake about it. Many politicians feel it would be very unpopular to have to restore the tax cuts that have been made in education since 1992. In 1992 the local tax levy statewide for education which went to Topeka and then came back was 35 mills. Now it is 20 mills. I too like lower taxes and vote for them when possible and prudent. Many politicians believe it would cost them votes if they voted to meet the short fall by higher taxes. What all of us should let them know is that given the choice of a "little" more tax for "education" or shitting on school kids, we will pay the tax.