Dear Editor
In light of the provincial budget I feel compelled to express my concerns. Cuts to education and libraries are mistakes, big mistakes.
Well-educated and literate people are good for society and democracy. Being well-educated and literate helps people make better decisions. Libraries are great equalizers. They allow the poor to have better access to books and quiet space to read and learn.
A less-educated and less-literate people would create fewer new jobs in all areas, but especially the technology sector that is so important for the future.
Knowledge is power and we want our friends and neighbours to have personal and collective power. Having a well-educated and literate community is good for society, and benefits all of us.
Brian Bassingthwaighte
North Battleford
