MEA Votes

In her monthly column in The Detroit News. MEA President Iris K. Salters says that quick fixes can sometimes cause long-term devastation.

"That is exactly what will happen if lawmakers in Lansing enact massive budget cuts to education and other programs, hurting students and communities for years to come," Salters writes.

"Rather than cutting programs -- from education to public safety to human services -- that serve the public good and ensure our success as a state, let's invest in our future."

Read her full column and be sure to tell the News what you think (letters@detnews.com) -- or just post comments here!