Reply #142: Of course you want to save those you can save... [View All]

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

Except for the fact that vouchers don't work..."the only reason they continue to be discussed as a viable policy is because of conservative orthodoxy and liberal guilt" (a quote by James Carville, if you're interested)

...and you seem quite willing to let those who you seem to think have no redeemable value sink to the dregs of society.

Wow.

Consider that vouchers won't cover even a THIRD of the costs of private schools. And the fact that the vast majority, about 80% of private schools, are religious schools. I certainly don't want public taxpayer money going to re-inforce some religion's beliefs on my children. I'll let the church do that.

The problem with the public schools isn't the teachers, muddle. It isn't the superintendents. It's not the NEA. It's the school board. The elected school board. (and people who support vouchers)
The wealthiest 10 percent of school districts spend nearly 10 times the 10 poorest. We shouldn't be afraid to invest in our schools. (Our public schools. Private schools are doing fine without those damn vouchers)