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Every word you said is true but many or most cannot afford the tax burden and private school.

Although the puppet strings are longer, charter schools are not really much better than public. Vouchers, or at least 100% tax credits are a very good alternative. The best choice is no governmental intrusion at all.

BTW, I am a teacher. I've noticed that the best and brightest young teachers usually leave in the first few years - the slugs never do.

many or most cannot afford the tax burden and private school

Thanks for reminding me about taxes! :)

The average monthly mortgage payment is around $1500. Add in a typical property tax, say $500 a month. Housing for the home "owner" comes to $2000 a month.

Typical rent, say $1000. Property tax: zero. (In fact, you may even qualify for a rebate!)

Home "owner" housing: $2000
Apartment dweller housing: $1000

I would say to the home "owners" who indulge in education welfare: you CAN afford it if you WANT to give your children a superior education rather than government-cheesy indoctrination. Rent rather than own. It's a matter of priorities, though. Whatever you're getting out of home ownership that you can't get from renting, be aware what it's really costing you: not just an extra thousand a month. What price a quality education, what price dignity?