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Education

Raster

(20,999 posts)

1. Vouchers are nothing but a way to DECREASE funding to public schools.

Reply to QED (Original post)

Fri Feb 10, 2017, 08:39 PM

Feb 2017

I AM A GAY MAN. I have no children, and I GLADLY pay taxes that support public education for all. Strong public education benefits EVERYONE. Private, segregated education benefits only a few.

I do NOT want my tax money going to subsidize anyone's private school education.

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Why are vouchers such a scam? [View all] QED Feb 2017 OP

Vouchers are nothing but a way to DECREASE funding to public schools. Raster Feb 2017 #1

I agree QED Feb 2017 #3

Absolutely! I could not have said it better. Raster Feb 2017 #7

Vouchers are coupons for rich people. forgotmylogin Feb 2017 #8

at the expense of everyone else Raster Feb 2017 #9

It is far more interesting, and you might enjoy digging in HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #10

Arizona is less than half that QED Feb 2017 #12

I believe that NYC has the biggest school system in the US HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #13

This is a pretty well known local parent that is conspicuously involved with his kid's schools HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #11

Forgotthe Sarc... Boxerfan Feb 2017 #2

LOL QED Feb 2017 #4

Kick! Squinch Feb 2017 #5

Let's say your name is Rich and you make millions HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #6

k&r Starry Messenger Feb 2017 #14

Our local schools are poor performing. IndyJones Mar 2017 #15