Posted on 07/14/2006 10:52:22 AM PDT by PatrickHenry
This is the case now. If you think education is expensive, try public education. Public schooling is an excellent vaccine against further learning.
Then we go back to the problems associated with colonialism.
When did the US ever face problems with colonialism? American colonials were so learned it's intimidating. The lack of a public education system didn't keep them from running hundreds of little printing presses. Nor did their want keep them from rebelling, though a modern public education system might keep justified rebellion down far more effectively than several redcoat battalions.
No, the government definitely needs to regulate education, and since it is a free republic, you are free to have your children educated wherever you choose.
The government regulating what is taught is in practice regulating what is thought. Ban theology, say, and religion starts to look like an irrational cult. Dumb down literature, and suddenly English looks like a flabby field for overemotional losers. Science education, dating back at least to the Sputnik scare, has been skewed by national security concerns and the demands of industry. And do you really want government-approved history courses?
Wean people off the teat through vouchers. It's the best way to secure an independent populace.
Which side is Harun Yahya supporting?
"Wean people off the teat through vouchers."
Vouchers have one purpose. That is to get kids in Religious based schools where they learn that science is always wrong; and get the taxpayers to pay for it. No vouchers.
Your petty bigotry is risible.
"Your petty bigotry is risible."
I like that. Liberal tactic of the century. If they don't agree with you, bring out the bigot card. I'm no bigot, I am a Free Republic Conservative who will not allow YOUR religion to be forced on my kids. Keep it in private schools that you pay for with your own money.
placemarker
You shouldn't tar voucher proposals with the idiotically vague fundie brush, and then feign offense and conservatism when you're called on it.
Apes object to scientists saying that they're related to the Kansas Board of Education.
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