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But, I believe there are more good teachers than bad, and I resent people dumping on teachers without ever knowing one, or knowing what one does.

I agree with you totally, and I'm not a teacher.

Parents are the ultimate responsible party when it comes to educating their children, regardless of the route they choose, be it homeschooling, public school or private school.

I agree, parents are responsible. But I find a lot of parents don't have a clue what is going on in school, and don't want to. They seem to have a lot of ideas, but nothing to back them up with. Getting involved in their children's education doesn't seem to be a high priority. Dressing them well, making sure they get on the right teams, have the right friends, or drive the right cars seem to be far more important.
I am a fan of public school, (don't curse me yet) I went to both public and a private Lutheran school. I appreciate the education and opportunities I got from both. I am considering home-school right now for my son. I am looking into all options with an open mind.