[Luis Gonzalez]

Public schools that offer the opportunity for every citizen to obtain an education must always be available, or at least until that moment when there are enough private schools in the U.S. to be able to offer an education to every child, the parent's ability to pay notwhitstanding.

[Lurker]

Public schools that offer the opportunity for every citizen to obtain an education must always be available

Wrong.

L

[CowboyJay]

"Public schools that offer the opportunity for every citizen to obtain an education must always be available, or at least until that moment when there are enough private schools in the U.S. to be able to offer an education to every child, the parent's ability to pay notwhitstanding."

Something we finally agree on, LG.

Although there are some very valid points on this board about using Church facilities to start private schools. Would voucher funds be available for use this way under current plans?

If so, I'd support it. If not, heck no. We can't afford a nation of ignorant illiterates (just look where we are now).

[NYpeanut]

Absolutely right. And if people have a problem with something in a public school they should get off their bottoms and change it. All things considered, public schools in the US do a great job of educating kids (backed by decent families) that come to them desiring an education. (I am not a teacher but I play one on TV).

[freeangel]

"Public schools must always be avaailable..."

And I imagine that we shall always pay taxes to fund such schools. However, lower enrollment will mean less money is being thrown at the NEA and THAT will be the big issue.