To the editor:

There are so many issues being covered by the vast media these days. Quite often it seems a conflict between generations is the root cause of prolonged debate and ineffectual decision making. In other words, politics!

So far this decade, it appears the once omnipotent Baby Boomers are bearing the brunt of the blame for the social ills leaving the younger generations bereft of the wealth they thought they’d enjoy. Boomers and possibly the even older Silent Generation have been besmirched by claims that “it’s your fault” that national debt is so large, that changing climate is an existential threat, that housing is so unaffordable and that social security will be insolvent.

With the younger generations becoming a bigger block of voters now, wouldn't it be nice if they could find some issues to take the lead on. On Nov. 7, voters in Bristol and Warren will have an issue very close to home that needs to be decided. During this Special Election voters will be asked to approve or disapprove a local ballot question authorizing the Bristol Warren Regional School District to issue up to $200 Million in bonds to finance needed school construction/improvements.

By now, this event should be known to most. Signs are starting to appear in yards around town and the Bristol Phoenix and Warren Times-Gazette have thoroughly covered the impact of this new debt on the taxpayers of both communities. The school district’s “team” have been very visible in person and online being completely transparent about all the building projects and the timeframe for completion.

There is NO EXCUSE for being unaware of this important vote. Please pay attention. Voters of the five generations eligible to vote on Nov. 7 should do so, It’s your civic duty.

I’d encourage you to become as informed as you can. There is plenty of time. When the time comes to vote, do it.

Typically only 10-15% of Rhode Island registered voters actually vote in these off-year elections. For Bristol and Warren that amounts to only between 2,500 and 3,500 votes. Providing Bristol and Warren children with modern educational facilities is THE local Intergenerational issue of our time.

As one of those Baby Boomers tired of getting beat up about the bad things I supposedly did, I am happy to put my support behind an important project like this. Sure my taxes will go up a little, but won’t it be worth it?

Go vote on November 7th. The future depends on well educated children.

Craig Evans
Aaron Avenue