The audience was state workers and more importantly, the state workers who are with the children every day that they are in school. We all understand that cuts need to be made but making cuts that will affect children's education isn't the way to go. Some of us have come to the realization that in order for our children to receive the best education they can, we are going to have to pay some out of pocket. What if you had to pay for your children to ride the school bus? That is a total luxary that doesn't have to be given. Think about how things could be and then weigh the differences. If you don't want the best for your children, what do you want?