【单选题】

Why does the author say "Only a people determined to ruin the next generation will refuse such Federal funds as public education may require" ( Lines 8-9, Para. 3 )
A．Educated people are determined to use part of the Federal funds to help the poor.

B．People all over the country should make contributions to education in the interest of the next generation.
C．Citizens of all parts of the country agree that the best way to support education is to use Federal funds.
D．Only by appropriating adequate Federal funds for education can the next generation have a bright future.