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Question: Each year I get a note from my children’s school with a list of supplies that I am supposed to purchase. This year on this list are: five pencils, one big pink eraser, one set of Crayola colored pencils (12 pack or larger), one Elmer’s Glue Stick, on Fiscar’s brand “student scissors”, a pencil box for the pencils, one spiral notebook (wide rule), two pocket folders, one box of Kleenex, one backpack with no wheels, and finally, three boxes of flashcards; one each for addition, subtraction, and multiplication. I don't understand why I am required to buy all these items when I already pay taxes? Answer: Visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/AA/q46.html to see John's Answer.