I don't see how sending a child to public school is irresponsible? For every case in which a private school has done a good job, there is likely a case in which it hasn't done so. I went to a private school for the first three years of my schooling, after which I transferred to the public school system. I am very grateful that I didn't stay in that private school. Practically every person I knew that went there ended up a failure. Where as I ended up finishing high school, moving on to college, graduating, and getting a pretty nice job. Just because a child goes to private school doesn't ensure they will be an academic success.
I also don't see how wanting a government agency to watch over the institution of public schools to ensure they are doing their job is irresponsible? Of course this assumes that said government agency is doing their job correctly, which, under this administration, its arguably not. However, just because the DoE is currently broken, doesn't mean it can't be fixed to allow for it to do it's job as it was intended.
Also, I don't mind people challenging my views on topics such as this, but please do so in a respectful manner. Was there any need to call me a 'jackass' simply because I happen to disagree with you views on the subject?
I never meant to imply that the Department of Education did a wonderful job. However, I am saying that I am more confident in their ability to run an infinitely better school system than either individual states or the private sector. The Department of Education hasn't always done a bad job, just under the current administration. A competent president can, and hopefully will, turn it around.
I agree, however, if education were left to the free market, we would end up having to decide between schools that are so expensive only those rich enough could afford them or the Walmart version of education. I'm a fan of Capitalism, but there are some things that just shouldn't be privatised.
He also wants to abolish the Department of Education. I don't know about you, but I don't want the responsibility of my children's education going to the lowest bidder.
My question is, what will this new 3D technology be for someone, like me, who can only see out of one eye. Of course, the 3D effect is lost, but will it be annoying (as it is with traditional 3D) to watch.
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I don't see how sending a child to public school is irresponsible? For every case in which a private school has done a good job, there is likely a case in which it hasn't done so. I went to a private school for the first three years of my schooling, after which I transferred to the public school system. I am very grateful that I didn't stay in that private school. Practically every person I knew that went there ended up a failure. Where as I ended up finishing high school, moving on to college, graduating, and getting a pretty nice job. Just because a child goes to private school doesn't ensure they will be an academic success. I also don't see how wanting a government agency to watch over the institution of public schools to ensure they are doing their job is irresponsible? Of course this assumes that said government agency is doing their job correctly, which, under this administration, its arguably not. However, just because the DoE is currently broken, doesn't mean it can't be fixed to allow for it to do it's job as it was intended. Also, I don't mind people challenging my views on topics such as this, but please do so in a respectful manner. Was there any need to call me a 'jackass' simply because I happen to disagree with you views on the subject?
No, I'd just call your statement nonsensical. I was making a point, you're just being an ass.
I never meant to imply that the Department of Education did a wonderful job. However, I am saying that I am more confident in their ability to run an infinitely better school system than either individual states or the private sector. The Department of Education hasn't always done a bad job, just under the current administration. A competent president can, and hopefully will, turn it around.
I agree, however, if education were left to the free market, we would end up having to decide between schools that are so expensive only those rich enough could afford them or the Walmart version of education. I'm a fan of Capitalism, but there are some things that just shouldn't be privatised.
Did I say "No Child Left Behind" was working well? "No Child Left Behind" is an incredibly poor policy that ruins children's ability to problem solve.
He also wants to abolish the Department of Education. I don't know about you, but I don't want the responsibility of my children's education going to the lowest bidder.
You do realise that Ron Paul IS on the Ballot? He may not be very likely to win, but, by those criteria, Huckabee shouldn't be discussed either.
My question is, what will this new 3D technology be for someone, like me, who can only see out of one eye. Of course, the 3D effect is lost, but will it be annoying (as it is with traditional 3D) to watch.