Neoliberalism: The Ideology That Dares Not Speak Its Name

[David Horn]

(12-31-2016, 06:56 PM)Warren Dew Wrote: Whether or not it's a moral responsibility, I'd agree that universal schooling is a good idea.  It can be achieved far more effectively by taking the money and issuing a voucher for every school aged child worth what a public education costs.  People who want to stay in public schools can give their vouchers to the schools; people who find a better private school can use the voucher for that.

This is a declaration of fact, backed by nothing.  In other words, it's really opinion.  If the argument is, "... better for my kids", then you might have a point.  But public money is not intended for those purposes, and you know it.

I'll admit that this would be great for my grandchildren who attend a relatively expensive private school.  On the other hand, my son and his wife can afford to send them there.  Even more to the point, they don't' expect a subsidy from the local taxpayers.