That’s right. Public education became a nest for Marxist/Socialist indoctrination bit by bit along with a growing Federal domination of education. Now you propose that we try to “restore” values that government adamantly opposes, while we allow that same government to continue to tighten its death grip on education.
”You seem to be arguing for elimination of any legal requirement for public education.”
Seem to be! You’re uncertain (even in the least)?
”I'm only saying that is not going to happen, period, ever. So fahgeddaboudit.”
And I’ve already told you that if you don’t propose to find ways to rip control of education from the hands of government, and instead intend to slip comfortably into conversations about “changes” in education that government will never allow, then include me out. If you don’t understand the meaning of “include me out,” it means very much the same as “fahgeddaboudit.” So, in case you didn’t understand me the first time, I will repeat. If you wish to indulge in fruitless conversations about change in educational values within the context of continued government control, then include me out. Are we, now, clear?
You didn’t seem to always feel about government control of education the way you now do. In Post #1675, betty boop made the comment, “ALL education should be privately conducted and financed. Liberty is better preserved under this model.” In response, in Post #1680 you opined, “Bingo! Problem solved.” What happened to change your mind?
Yet again, you seem to steadfastly refuse understanding or acknowledging what's being argued here. Education "privately conducted and financed" is NOT the same as saying: "repeal all laws requiring children must be educated!"
Even today, there is lots of "privately conducted and financed" primary education in this country -- private schools, religious schools and home schools account for some significant percent of all children's education (is it 20% or 30%?).
The usual conservative solution (which I agree with) is to increase this percentage, and help restore community values to public schools by providing parents with tax breaks and/or vouchers -- so that more parents can chose the best schools for their children.
Sure, if we could reach the point where "ALL education should be privately conducted and financed," that would be fine. But how about if we start out with "MORE education should be privately conducted and financed"?