[Jolly Rodgers]

But I will say our educational system is way underfunded in this state,and most states,and if I have to pay taxes,this is one thing it's probobly worth paying for.My feeling is the rich and corporations do not pay their share of taxes,if they did,that would probobly fund our schools-any feelings on that?

I don't know what state you're from, but the vast majority of states have educational systems that are literally awash in money. Yet they cry and moan and convince the public that they are underfunded. It is a sickening fraud. The cost per pupil for public education is so far out of whack that it defies belief. And, it is almost impossible to dig out the real number because they play accounting games that would make an Enron executive blush.

That being said, I'm a Sep-schooler. I want a seperation of school and state. Indoctrination is not a proper role for government. Educational services should be purchased on the open market by the consumers, just like every other commodity. That is the only solution consonant with individual rights.

[seventhson]

The school system is quite underfunded im my state,as well as most other services such as road maintenance etc. Maybe there is some screwy accounting going on,that might be part of the problem.As far as separating school and state,that all sounds good,but I don't think I would consider the idea of everyone having access to a quality education unreasonable.If education was left up to the free enterprise system,alot of the people who really need to improve themselves would be unable to do that for lack of funds.Call me a bleeding heart.Maybe this is inconsistent with individual rights.But I think we are better off supporting education as it exists now.