While we can discuss the pros and cons of passing the school bond proposal, I would like to have those discussing it stay on the issues and not call other people names or disguise the issues.

Mr. Polwarth wrote in your Feb. 22 Times/News that he thinks we should vote yes for the school bonds. He gives some reasons. Then he says we have to vote yes on the levy to reaffirm our support for “freedom.” He lost me on that one.

Mr. Polwarth is a nice man, but he should not try to get people on his side by saying those opposed to paying an extra property tax for more new schools are against “freedom.” It makes no sense and attacks his opposition personally rather than sticking to the issues.

Jeanette Burrage

Des Moines