As election day approaches, I have a few thoughts on the Luverne Public School referendum. I sometimes think that adults get consumed with dollar signs and forget whom this referendum will ultimately impact ... the children of our school district. Unfortunately, the students of Luverne Public Schools are unable to vote on this issue. In the end, they have to live with the results of what adults deem appropriate or in their best interest. Life is not getting easier, but quite the opposite, it is more difficult to make a living, and it is a necessity that our children receive a solid and diverse education so that they can grow up to be productive adults. This does not happen overnight and does not miraculously happen when they go off to college. It starts here at home and in our public schools.Now, some people believe that the state government should raise our taxes to fund education. If and when that were to occur, would we be guaranteed that all of the dollars generated from our community would come back to our local school? I would rather pass this referendum and know that my money is staying in my community to educate my children and their classmates. The children will be the ones who suffer if the residents of this school district do not band together and pass this referendum.As you go about your daily lives, observe the children around you and ask yourself if you would be able to look those children in the eyes and tell them that they do not deserve the best education that this community can offer. I urge the residents of this school district to rethink their position on this issue and keep in mind who this referendum is about ... the children.Seana GraberLuverne