Rhetorical Analysis

“Looking at Proposition 30”

Adrian Martino

September 29, 2012

Proposition 30

                I think Proposition 30 is vital to California’s future. Today education is a top priority of Californians.  Proposition 30 is a tax raise that will bring in approximately 6 billion dollars of revenue for the California education system.  The money raised if Proposition 30 passes will be used for kindergarten through the 12^th grade, also including Junior Colleges and the University of California system. Proposition 30 will also be providing money for public safety services like police departments and fire departments. Right now Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal has a narrow lead in a recent field poll. Proposition 30 provides for a sales and income tax increase. What it does is raise California sales tax from 7.25% to 7.5%. If Proposition 30 is passed, schools will benefit by funding for education. Personal income tax for people earning over two hundred and fifty thousand dollars will be higher. This tax increase for the rich will last for seven years. This money guarantees funding for California’s educational system. If Proposition 30 passes this November, then reduction to education programs would not take place.

                I am a full time college student I am fully aware of the pros and the cons of proposition 30. This is my third semester here at Cabrillo College and I can’t imagine if Proposition does not pass. If Proposition 30 fails at the polls, there will be approximately 780 less students here at Cabrillo College. Just think about the impact across all college students here in California. Fortunately, I am a full time college student. Depending on what happens this November will decide whether I am able to go to school next year.  Many classes could also be cut due to insufficient funds. With such deep cuts in education if Proposition 30 fails, California will fall even farther behind in its ability to keep up with foreign countries. Many teachers have had their salaries cut in the last three or four years. Support services like custodial services have been greatly impacted. If Proposition 30 passes it will help to reduce California’s debt.  In turn California will have a healthier economy. More people will be able to take advantage of higher learning because of Proposition 30. I am researching Proposition 30 for my English class at Cabrillo College. Proposition 30 has sparked an interest in me because I am a college student that might be affected.

                According to California state university officials, the acceptance of some students will depend on whether Proposition 30 is passed this November. Recently in the Los Angeles Times there was an article about a letter that was emailed to students at California State University Monterey Bay. This letter stated that enrollment will depend on whether Proposition 30 passes. Our California Governor Jerry Brown is in favor of Proposition 30. I think he knows what is best for California. I trust Governor Brown’s proposal to help education with the Proposition 30 tax bill on this November’s ballot. Education is a top priority for Californians. 

Annotated Bibliograghie

 “Second survey shows more voters unsure about Proposition 30.” Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times,

20, Sept. 2012 .Web. 20, Sept. 2012

Governor Jerry Brown wants to raise income tax and state taxes for the next seven years with the aid of Proposition 30. This tax raise should bring in approximately 6 billion dollars of revenue. This money will be used for kindergarten through the 12th grade, including higher learning such as Junior Colleges. Prop. 30 will also provide money for public safety services like Police Departments and Fire Departments. Right now Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal has a narrow lead in a recent field poll. According to the latest field poll 51% of voters are in favor of Prop. 30. Don’t forget Prop. 30 will be on the November Ballot. People in favor have dropped from 54% to 51% according to a poll earlier this year. 36% of voters recently polled oppose Prop. 30 and 13% are not sure how they will vote this November.

“Universities try to spread the word about Proposition 30.” Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times,

                19, Sept. 2012 .Web. 19, Sept. 2012

According to this article in the Los Angeles Times, universities are trying to spread the word about Prop 30. I now know this first hand, because I am researching Prop. 30 for my English 1A class at Cabrillo College. Prop. 30 has sparked an interest in me because I am a college student that might be affected. This proposition is a very important topic.  Depending on what happens at the polls tens of thousands of college students will be affected. This includes kindergarden through the 12^th grade. We will have to wait for the outcome of this November’s ballot. There will be a big impact one way or another, including parents, students, teachers, alumni, and employers. If Prop. 30 does not pass many people will lose their jobs. Also, if Prop 30 fails tuition will go up 5%.

According to California state university officials, the acceptance of some students will depend on whether Prop.30 is passed this November. Right now the voters are holding onto the linch pin. Again, it is very important that we use our right to vote. Recently a letter was emailed to students at CSU Monterey Bay. The letter said that enrollment will depend on whether Prop 30 passes. This fact hits close to home because I live in the Monterey Bay area, and I have been thinking about transferring to California State University Monetary Bay. Unfortunately, the University of California’s system will face a $250 million dollar cut if Prop 30 fails at the ballot polls this November. It is vital that Prop. 30 passes. Many people will be affected. Only time will tell. It is vital Prop. 30 passes many people will be affected, only time will tell. If Prop. 30 fails each student will have to pay $150 dollars more per semester. Not to mention there will be less space for students and less classes available.  

Reader Responce 1

I am a full-time college student at Cabrillo College. I recently learned about Proposition 30 in my English 1a class. Learning about Prop 30 has taught me that voters need to pass this proposition in the next election. If voters do not pass Prop 30, there will be big cuts affecting Cabrillo College, other junior colleges, state colleges, the California University system, and grades K-12. If this proposition does not pass, Cabrillo will lose space for 780 full-time students. This will also result in cutting one in thirteen classes, and Cabrillo will be forced to eliminate five average-sized programs or majors.

 In the last few years over 400 classes have been cut. Since fall 2011 course offerings have decreased close to 10%. If Prop. 30 does not pass, we will lose some of our tutoring staff as well as services. If Prop 30 passes it will provide funding K- 12 and higher education. People earning more than 250 thousand dollars a year will see their income tax increased. Also, more revenue would come from an increase in sales tax from everyone in California. 

With such deep cuts in education if Prop 30 fails, California will fall even farther behind in its ability to keep up with foreign countries. California provides less money to education than any other state in our nation, with the possible exception of Arkansas. Public schools are now very overcrowded and teachers are working in a more stressful environment. Many teachers have had their salaries cut in the last three or four years. Support services like custodial services have been greatly impacted. I know this firsthand because my mother, a junior high school teacher, has to clean and sweep her classroom due to layoffs and budget cuts. 

If Prop 30 passes it will help to reduce California’s debt. In turn California will have a healthier economy. More people will be able to take advantage of higher learning because of Prop 30. On the other hand, some people say Prop 30 will destroy small business and kill jobs. According to this website, Prop 30 does not guarantee funding for schools. www.stopprop30.com/

At times it is hard to know what to believe.  I found that there are contradictions on each side, which makes it very hard to know what to believe.  To me this web site is not totally honest. I think it has its own agenda. It talks about raising taxes on all Californians.   This is not true and is misleading voters.

Approximately 40% of California’s state budget is earmarked for education. Without sufficient resources we as a state will fall even farther behind in comparison to other states in this nation, not to mention the world. Everybody who has a concern for the future of California and for its youth needs to stand up and do the right thing, and the right thing is getting out and voting this November at the polls.  Fifty years ago California had the very best educational system in the United States of America.  We can reclaim our former glory.

Week1

I think “Para Teresa” was written in English and Spanish because this person was fluent in two languages. This poem takes place in Texas in the late fifties. My mom is a bi lingual teacher. She has taught Jr. High students for 30 years. I will be sharing this poem with her I am sure she will love it.

Situations that happen to us in the past tend to make us who we are now.

 A situation or a fight took place in the late 50’s. The writer was able to look back at this incident and hindsight is always 20\20. I have a greater understanding of who I am now and who I was in the past. The writer I feel also has a greater understanding of who they were in the sixth grade for example. This poem talks about how life is in school. Being a sixth grade, student there is a complex mix between friends, family, teachers and self. In life you want to make your family happy. You want to be like your friends. You have to work with your teachers, and last but not least you have to adapt by dealing with who you are.

The seed does not fall far from the tree. I feel Teresa’s family wanted her to get a good education. Her farther spent time teaching her valuable math skills. Her family was a big influence on her life. They wanted their daughter to be a good person and a good student; I think these to go hand and hand. If you’re a good student odds are you’re a good person.

 

            What is Prop 30 good question? Well, I just read an article in ballotpedia.org I thought was quite interesting. Prop 30 has been in the newspapers and on T V lately. Prop 30 provides for a sales and income tax increase. What it does is raise California sales tax from 7.25% to 7.5%. If Prop 30 is passed, schools will benefit by funding for education. Personal income tax for people earning over two hundred and fifty thousand dollars will be higher. I think it is about time that the rich pay more tax because they can afford it. This tax increase for the rich will last for seven years. This guarantees funding for public safety services like police and the fire departments. In terms of income tax it should bring in about 6 billion dollars of revenue for the next seven years, Wow, that is a lot of money! If Prop 30 passes then reduction to education programs would not take place. Also, the Democrats and the California Teachers Association are strongly in favor of Prop 30. Hospitals and nurses are in favor. The Medical Association is also backing Prop 30. If voters pass Prop 30 there will be more pro’s than cons. For one they will not have to gut our public schools kindergarten through high school. Reading this article has sparked my interest in Prop 30 because my mother is a dedicated teacher and I am a full-time college student. http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/California_Proposition_30,_Sales_and_Income_Tax_Increase_%282012%29

I am

        I am a full time college student at Cabrillo College. I have lived in the Santa Cruz area for almost two years. This is my third semester here at Cabrillo College. I am really enjoying college I have learned so much in the last year in a half. My major is computer science. One of my gifts is the fact that I am outgoing and I am a people person. I plan on having good attendance and working hard this semester in this class.