Doesn’t that strike you as big brother imposing a Washington solution to the local school districts?
Local schools are mostly funded by local dollars. But the Federal government would then, with the threat of losing Federal funds, force local school districts to implement a Federal solution.
What about the Ron Paul type libertarianism you espouse?
On a local level, how would parents in La Jolla and Carmel Valley feel when their schools are flooded with voucher kids from lower-income neighborhoods?[/quote]
What he propose isn’t perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s definitely a big step in the right direction. To give parents an option to send their kids anywhere they want is a good first step. Even if it’s only for low income kids.
The whole reason why I like it is, money follow the student and put the parents in the driver seat. Sound like a bottom up solution to me.
He’s also for increase charter schools and the money can be used for some private schools as well. Which mean, there would be more private and charter school options. LJ and CV might be great compare to other public school, but it ain’t at the top when you count in private schools and Charter schools. If the money is extended to me, I’m not gonna waste that money and send my kid to LJHS or TPHS or Canyon Crest Academy. I’d use that money to supplement the cost of La Jolla Country Day or Bishops. I’m sure if you make vouchers available to all, those who live in LJ/CV would probably do the same.
WRT to you Ron Paul jab, unlike some people, I don’t blindly follow any party line.
