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[ArthurDent]

No. To clarify:

Let's say I live in NYC and want to avoid the substandard public schools. I move to the burbs and go to the good (in fact, rather incredible) public schools there. I still choose and pay a bit more than I would to go to NYC public schools (housing costs primarily). But no money is diverted from public schools -- I simply leave. There is no private schooling involved whatsoever, but the net effect on NYC public schools is negative. That's what I'm getting act.


I have to hit the sack, but I'll reply tomorrow.