sitetest, I guessed correctly that I’d get the old “no true Scotsman” defense... lol
After all, I’m sure that if Adam was a hero who stopped the attack, he’d be a “HOMESCHOOLER!”, right? With non-stop celebratory postings on the “another reason to homeschool” ping list? But since he was instead the lunatic murderer, Adam was really just a public school kid with “brief homeschooling”, not a “real” homeschooler. ;)
Since I didn’t actually blame homeschooling for the tragedy, I won’t apologize for my “insinuations”. I just couldn’t resist the petty pleasure in pointing that factual tidbit out to wintertime, to watch the mental gymnastics from a true obsessive. I support school choice and know & love lots of great homeschool families,
Fletcher J
I understand. I merely responded in kind.
Sometimes this causes confusion because by asking metmom to ping this ARTH list, some posters think that this is the main point that I am making. It usually isn't.
In this thread, my major point is to ask what does treating students like prisoners do to the child and what are the consequences, later in the polling booth, for our nation's freedom.
While I surely do believe that homeschooling is the most ideal situation for children, it isn't always the most ideal given the parents’ situation. Parents should be able to choose among a wide variety of private options that best suit the needs of their children.
I do hold that government schooling should be abolished. We must begin the process of privatizing all of it. ( For all the emotional, spiritual, and political reasons I frequently mentioned. ) I believe they are evil for the child and a threat to our nation's freedom.