 of trying to get back at somebody or win a political fight. It's about the development of our minds. The question we've got to ask ourselves is, as a people, as a culture, as families, for the sake of our own children and grandchildren, are kids better off if they read well and as early as possible than if they don't? I think the story of American history proves the better readers we are, the better citizens we become. This is Dave Zanotti with something to think about today on The Public Square.