martybegan
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I'd just like to have the option to 'opt-out' of the Public School system and my taxes reduced accordingly.
By the other side of the coin what if I do not feel like paying for someone else's children to be educated in a public school? I can just as easily say everyone should pay for education on thier own dime, not mine.
The reality of a public education system is that it is a public good, like national defence, that serves to benefit everyone. You benefit by having a relatively educated work force that provides you goods and services you couldnt or dont want to do. Our public education provides most people with a basis to develop skill sets in whatever area. While I support states who decide to have school voucher programs for parents with kids in private schools, I dont support any idea that you could opt out of paying for public schools.
Also, most state constitutions mandate that states provide free education to school aged kids, essentially making education a right.
Thats a reasonable position to have, and I agree that at least a basic education for everyone is a worthy result of paying taxes. To be fair the whole voucher thing does cause me some concern, for the abuse potential of it due to schools not meeting certain standards.