Thanks for writing this column. So many of the representatives in the Iowa legislature represent rural areas. It’s hard to make sense of their votes against the interests of their schools.
You're welcome. Yes, it's true that many rural representatives seem to vote against the interests of their areas. I was astounded regarding the vote on private school vouchers. However, surveys also have shown that in the past 25 years Americans without a post-secondary degree have increasingly tended to vote conservative. This holds true for both urban and rural. Democrats have lost ground with those without a post-graduate degree.
Well said and on point.
Thanks for writing this column. So many of the representatives in the Iowa legislature represent rural areas. It’s hard to make sense of their votes against the interests of their schools.
You're welcome. Yes, it's true that many rural representatives seem to vote against the interests of their areas. I was astounded regarding the vote on private school vouchers. However, surveys also have shown that in the past 25 years Americans without a post-secondary degree have increasingly tended to vote conservative. This holds true for both urban and rural. Democrats have lost ground with those without a post-graduate degree.
I am particularly struck by how zealots use children as pawns. Very disturbing…..
Yes, shameful, isn't it?
Great column! Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Thank you, John!
All such important advice! See the essay by Marilynne Robinson, “Dismantling Iowa”—- same theme.
Thanks--I will read it!