Gibby,
I agree with your assessment that this is a rallying the troups agenda, but what is wrong with that? It is unfortunate that the school districts in the state have to publicly talk about cuts to get people to advocate for them. If enough parents do contact their legislators, and indicate that they expect something done, or will speak with their vote at the next election, I gaurantee something will happen. The legislators have felt little to no pressure from the voting public to increase school funding, maybe this is what must happen to get the pressure applied. And if our elected represenatives do not come through, they need to be defeated in the next elections by someone who advocates for our children's education.

As far as keeping "Revenue Generating Sports", I very seriously doubt many high school athletic program generates enough revenue to cover its costs. Sure more people show up to a football game, but each athlete is wearing several thousand dollars worth of equipment. Most high school athletic programs simply do not make enough in gate reciepts to cover the costs of coaches, officials, equipment, travel, and workers at the events. I would assume that wrestling is on the chopping block because it is not percieved as a major sport. Simply look in the Wichita Eagle for the wrestling coverage compared to any other sport. That is why it is on the chopping block.

I hope you do not misread the tone of my post. I know we are both on the same side of this issue, it is just frustrating to see that our educational system has come to this.