Reply #45: That's not the "it's about money" that people are referring to here.

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What people mean is that the money will not be spent on seat belts. As far as buying more busses goes, you can't get more local than that because that is the responsibility of each of the thousands of local school districts in this country. Let's face it, when it comes to caring for children in this country we talk out of both sides of our mouths. If we really cared for children, who we claim are our most valued "possessions", then the childcare workers to whom we entrust our children would be very well paid instead of underpaid. Teachers would be better paid. Students would not be forced to attend classes in their hallways or in trailers or in schools which are falling apart. And money would be spent for more and better school busses and their drivers would be better paid also.