Recently, a letter writer complained that retirees and those moving to the area without children in school must pay school levy taxes. This is rather shortsighted: most adults received a public education as did their offspring, regardless of where or their status now. Furthermore, all children are owed an education by society, which pays dividends with an educated citizenry. Finally, individuals and businesses looking to locate in an area require excellent schools. Please vote "yes" for all Tri-City area school levies.

V.E. Cummings, Richland