The problem is the game itself. Food stamps are another government service with it's own set of rules. The main similarity is that just because you pay taxes and are a citizen, it does not mean that you get to collect them.
But the problem is the whole system itself. What everyone here is lamenting is they are paying for a socialist system and not getting benefits to which they think they are entitled. They are asking for “fairness”. But fairness is one of the most subjective word in the english language. The Bible itself does not really even address the concept, other than to tell judges to be fair. Is it fair to “forgive your enemies”? Is it fair to, when a man slaps your cheek, you turn the other to him as well?
Folks, snap out of it! You are starting to sound like Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto that think their food rations should be slightly higher than those of the Jew next to them for some reason.
The REAL problem is that it is 1940 and you (we) are ALL Jews in LODZ. Cut the root and the tree will die. Quit complaining about the thickness of the branch on which you sit.
Rob, I think you’re missing something. Most of the homeschoolers here would like to see the whole system dismantled. We’re on your side on that issue. For example, I don’t think there should be a public school system. I’d like to see all education sold on the free market.
But, I don’t think the system will be dismantled anytime soon, if ever. In the meantime, we have to fight every battle. And the crux of this one isn’t just taxes paid-in but the regulations.
The vast majority of homeschoolers in my state want nothing to do with the public school system. Then again, we aren’t required to report to our public school system. In NY, homeschoolers are heavily regulated by the state. They must submit reports, take tests, file forms, etc., to the public school district. If they must abide by public school requirements, the public schools should provide some services.
Please read post 63 again, RR.