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It's why I decided to DO something about it

As did I (we, the wife included of course). We home schooled for a large portion of the kid's education prior to college. Resulting in an adult that is exceptionally bright and independent. One that will always be self sufficient and contributing much to the betterment of society.

But, you can believe me when I say I had a lot of close contact with the public schools during both periods. I am not speaking from second hand knowledge.

Haven't you and I had some dialogs previous to this RE education?

My parents also made sure that we were as you mentioned in your first paragraph because they knew they could do so no matter what the circumstances. All of us have been successful in our occupations, active in our faiths, and successful in life in general, though I kind of think of myself as the "black sheep" so to speak of the family. It all ties back to my mother's greatest desire that we all turn out to be "good" kids. That was more important to her to almost anythng. None of us have the biggest houses nor are we the richest, but we are all trying our best (all 8 of us) to honor my mother's wish.

While I am speaking in objective terms, appreciate of the different perspectives than mine, I also speak from years of involvement in and close acquaintance with the public schools from MANY angles and many more years to come. I will be getting involved even more here because it is my wish to do all I can for the good of my community/neighborhood. I do not discount that others have experiences and such that are different than mine own. It's through seeing some others that I learn. HOWEVER, I pretty much limit my comments in dealing with the two areas with which I am familiar and not delving too much into other areas of the country in general terms.

We may have talked before, can't remember. I blabber to a lot of people. You know in the Bible where Babylon was such a bad place? That's because I was there talking there all the time. :)