Priorities

I understand finances. I really do... money comes in... money goes out. I understand the role of government also. Collect money from the people and spend it for the public good.

This graph makes me wonder, however:

The story where I obtained this graphic is here:

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/04/29/30technology.h30.html

As an educator who is concerned with the future of our children in an ever-changing world, I am concerned about the priorities of a government (or our political leaders) who decide to cut funding for maintaining even a minimal level of technology in our schools when oil companies receive millions upon millions of dollars worth of tax breaks.