This speech incorporates a major policy statement regarding school subsidies in Maine. The author discusses equality of educational opportunity; and he comments on the property tax, wealth-connected inequities, and class action suits. The speech focuses on a discussion of the Maine subsidy law and its effects; as well as the Maine property, sales, and personal and corporate income taxes. The author also outlines a subsidy model that could possibly meet the financial needs of Maine. (Author/JF)