She is clearly not asking for "more money".  Those are your words.  She is saying that cutting an already thin education budget will harm students and thus, the quality of citizen we have in Alaska.  When our students are not educated to an acceptable standard, then they as a whole will not be as successful in this competitive world. When Alaska has a bunch of poorly educated people in the state, our standard of living will decline, others will come in and take the better jobs, and Alaska will suffer with more social and welfare issues. Yes, a quality education costs a lot, but it is an investment in an asset for a community, not a liability. It pays back in capable people who can work, innovate, and contribute to a stronger economy for all. So even those without children in the home but still paying taxes, you are still benefitting. Long term investments are often difficult to see, but the rewards will be worth it for Anchorage and all of Alaska. Remember: a school is not your enemy.