Remember: Elected Officials Work for the People

Child care advocates in the June 10th article "State proposing to cut funding for day care inspections" are correct when they say that the proposed cuts would put children in potentially unsafe situations.

In an attempt to justify the cuts, a governor's spokesperson says, "....with a $24 billion deficit there are simply no good options."

No good options? We're forgetting several options that are largely being ignored. In addition to some responsible trimming of the state's budget, we also need to look for new sources of revenueProp 1A Release—and yes, that includes increasing taxes on things such as big oil companies, alcohol, and tobacco.

Although many legislators start shaking in their boots at the mere mention of the words "tax increases," they face a far scarier proposition if these cuts go through—a furious public who saw their elected leaders do nothing as the safety of our children were put at risk.

Rasiene Reece Carter
Victorville