[firebrand]

LOL. I haven't "passed over the point" at all. I said it's even more expensive because it involves a bureaucracy and doesn't get charitable donations in any meaningul way. I'm suggesting a solution. How is that "passing over the point"?

And no child of mine has ever gone to a public school. I paid the price for a better education, but it shouldn't have to be that way. In fact, it can't be that way for 99% of us.

Take a look at Chris Whittle's book Crash Course. It's full of ideas. If you don't like some of them, you might like others.

[xsmommy]

he's preaching to the choir here. those of us with kids in private school have known this all along and that's why we opted out of the gov't schools. and other people figure, hey i pay my taxes and my kids go to school for "free". Fairfax Co. VA is one of the best school dists in the country. i haven't and wouldn't send my kids to public school if YOU paid ME.

[patton]

I will look for the book - I love to read. ;)