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They Want To Get Rid Of US Public Schools

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Teddy Roosevelt:
I think if we just get rid of the department of education, then US public schools would be better off.

Here's a question I pose to people who want to get rid of public schools: If private schools are so good and a free market would equal better education, why doesn't everyone enroll their kids in private over public schools? Too expensive? Doesn't the free market theory state that privatized companies would find a way to compete for everyone's business; therefore lowering prices?

herpes:

--- Quote from: Ted(dy) on March 15, 2008, 05:35:36 PM ---I think if we just get rid of the department of education, then US public schools would be better off.

Here's a question I pose to people who want to get rid of public schools: If private schools are so good and a free market would equal better education, why doesn't everyone enroll their kids in private over public schools? Too expensive? Doesn't the free market theory state that privatized companies would find a way to compete for everyone's business; therefore lowering prices?

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Can someone answer this for me ?  And a somewhat detailed answer.

Piffery:

--- Quote from: Tommy Fits >>> cali on March 16, 2008, 11:40:24 AM ---
--- Quote from: Ted(dy) on March 15, 2008, 05:35:36 PM ---I think if we just get rid of the department of education, then US public schools would be better off.

Here's a question I pose to people who want to get rid of public schools: If private schools are so good and a free market would equal better education, why doesn't everyone enroll their kids in private over public schools? Too expensive? Doesn't the free market theory state that privatized companies would find a way to compete for everyone's business; therefore lowering prices?

--- End quote ---

Can someone answer this for me ?  And a somewhat detailed answer.

--- End quote ---

I think he answered it already.

herpes:

--- Quote from: Young Joe Bananas on March 16, 2008, 11:55:08 AM ---
--- Quote from: Tommy Fits >>> cali on March 16, 2008, 11:40:24 AM ---
--- Quote from: Ted(dy) on March 15, 2008, 05:35:36 PM ---I think if we just get rid of the department of education, then US public schools would be better off.

Here's a question I pose to people who want to get rid of public schools: If private schools are so good and a free market would equal better education, why doesn't everyone enroll their kids in private over public schools? Too expensive? Doesn't the free market theory state that privatized companies would find a way to compete for everyone's business; therefore lowering prices?

--- End quote ---

Can someone answer this for me ?  And a somewhat detailed answer.

--- End quote ---

I think he answered it already.

--- End quote ---

I still dont get how that will keep the rich from getting the best education while the poor are stuck with whats left ?

virtuoso:

I think the point being made is through competition, there will be an emphasis on the schools to provide the best possible education. I support this what I don't support is the unashamed facism of public private partnerships.

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