Thanks for the editorial on "The unaffordable burden of funding every good cause," (Nov. 15). Over 20 years ago I moved into a neighborhood of modest homes with affordable prices and manageable property taxes. There are neighbors who have lived in this neighborhood longer than I, some 30, 40 and even 53 years. Due to bond measures, many may now have homes (that we bought to live in, not to "flip") that are becoming unaffordable. We should not have to move because of our property taxes, but if the two upcoming proposed bond measures pass in a few years, the cumulative tax bill may force people out. That seems to be what the city wants. Homes would be demolished to make way for a McMansion or two very expensive homes per lot, thus more tax revenue.

In place of more bond measures, why not other funding ideas such as a sales tax totally dedicated to schools. A sales tax has never passed in Oregon. But a sales tax that exempts food, medicine and medical care could pass as an alternative to adding to our already heavy property tax burden. Everyone, including tourists, would contribute to money needed for city and school coffers. Taxing people out of their homes for bond measures makes no sense, and it is not fair to homeowners who have paid property taxes for many years.

Joan Frazer, Southwest Portland