By Mark

As teacher of literature, I'm always excited when kids realize it's not what it says it is about.

The current budget for the State of Washington, as presently in the Senate, is a good example.

It isn't about teachers losing pay they've earned. It isn't about "everyone has to take a hit" (mine, by the way, will be a 12% pay cut, at least, if budget tides don't turn).

It isn't about streamlining government with a new health care package.

Like most of literature, it is about power. And responsibility. 

And what happens when somebody cares more about one of those than the other. 

If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out WEA's homepage.

Make your voice heard. Re-write this story.