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The Rant

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It is so painful to read the “Yes” letters on the proposed tax increase that equates money with learning. Not so.

Opponents of the tax increase for schools follow ancient conservative playbook: Attack one proponent, UnifiEd, as a nefarious, radical (liberal, communist, humanist?) organization.

Tax each new apartment in Chattanooga like it is a 150K house. The owners are collecting rent like each one is. Tax problem solved.

Teachers (the good ones) deserve more for what we ask them to do. Give it to them.

[Columnist David] Cook says Hamilton County graduation rates are highest in years. Why and how can school system graduate students unable to read or write? Shameful.