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I would oppose public education even if the budget numbers were different. But it is still shocking to learn that the budget per student in DC public schools is more than twice than the tuition I need to pay for private school. And in case you wonder, my money buys much better education…

Is the problem insufficient funding? As it happens, DCPS’s total gross budget for the last school year was upwards of one billion dollars according to its own website, and its enrollment was about 52,000 students. That means DCPS had total per pupil spending of nearly $20,000 last year, or half a million dollars per class of 25 students. You’d think that would cover books.

I’m skeptic about the voucher idea - I’m not in love with the idea of governmental forced wealth distribution. However as a practical compromise it seems like the only way that children from less fortunate families can get decent education, or at least a fair chance for one.

When someone start to lecture about the beauty of a system that is pure from the profit incentive send them to the DC public schools, or better their children…

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Written by Rogel

August 21st, 2007 at 12:52 pm

Posted in Libertarianism

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    Rogel, I just came back from holidays so now I'm doing my rounds visiting everyone I've neglected for so long. I noticed that you put 'libertarianism' under your post.  My question is off-topic but since I see 'Ron Paul for President' everywhere.. what do you think of the libertarians' approach for getting to office? I did go to one press conference/meeting for a libertarian here in TX, and I think they are more devoted to their outlook than even Republicans are. However, thinking political strategy, I do not believe that anyone will ever get voted into office if they do not try to hook up with independents. They will never get the voter's base needed to get into office, and more so than an independent, running for very high office(s) seems to be a waste of time and money that actually undermines them. In other words, they are being looked at as 'oh, one of those running again' when they never win. You probably can correct me with a few success stories in other parts of the US, but on the whole, libertarians run on principle, not on strategy and likelihood of a person to appeal to voters. You can tell I'm starting to think politics again. Hence I'm asking you since you always have an intelligent, thoughtful point of view. Btw.. how are the girls? Hope your family is doing well. Has your older daughter started school yet? Mine are due on monday.. hooray!!  My youngest will stay in school till 2:30, instead of noon like last year. Can't wait.Take care and you'll see me around more often,Ingrid

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