The fact that the Government runs the schools is the one overarching problem with the entire education system. Government run schools do three things.

1. Most estimates for the cost PER STUDENT-PER YEAR are around $13,000 nationwide. Some studies have a much higher figure but we’ll be “conservative” with that number for now. In order to pay for this “education” the Government drains families of their money through property taxes and other forms of legal plunder. This overpriced and unjustified expense is one of the reasons both heads of house are forced to work full time jobs. In turn, there is less time for parents to spend teaching and nurturing their children.

2. “Perception equals reality.” Since the parents are not writing a check directly to the school there is a perception that the Government run school is free. The idea that parents are not paying for this service detaches them from taking responsibility and truly owning the results.

3. Government run schools essentially have what amounts to a monopoly on the education industry in the United States. Private education does exist but it is faced with unfair competitive advantages held by Gov. run schools. Government run schools don’t pay taxes which reduces their costs. They also have the Government printing press at their disposal. Also, the perception of being “free” attracts more suckers to put up with their miserable results. One RULE that ALWAYS applies when a monopoly has taken hold applies here: “Lack of competition will lead to a reduction in quality of service while increasing the cost.” It’s that simple. This monopoly must end so the free market can facilitate a level playing field which would drive down the prices for alternative forms of education.

The Solution: Let families keep the $13,000 which they’ve been flushing down the toilet of Government education. Here’s why:

1. Parents will have the financial means to choose the education they want: home school, private school, boarding school, GOVERNMENT SCHOOL (if they want).

2. This education families choose will yield better results and cost less. To paraphrase Milton Friedman, “When you spend your own money on yourself you will get the best value while maximizing results.” As I’ve discussed Government schools are a colossal waste of money and have yielded shameful results. If these families are writing a check to an educator of their choice they will make sure the child is getting a proper education for their money.

3. Parents would work less and be home more. The positive results of this will be immediate. In the current climate the window for families to spent time together is between 7-8 am and 6-10 pm. Parents and kids don’t become strangers. Parents will have a better opportunity to keep their kids out of trouble. Last but not least: Less expense ($13,000) = less work = less stress = happier family.

4. The social climate around the country will improve. There is way too much fighting over what is taught in public schools. Should our kids learn creationism? Is health class too graphic? Should we focus on alternative life styles? What bull shit fable are we going to learn in “history” class? It’s ridiculous! If people are choosing who educates their children these would not be issues. This has become more troublesome with the introduction of Federal standards and Federal curriculum. Basically a suit in Washington decides what EVERY CHILD IN AMERICA can and can’t learn. **See Ref. Below**

5. The “exceptional” will excel and the average will get what they paid for. This is related to #3 and #4. Government run schools are a place where MOST (not all) great brains go to die. They are dragged down by the monotony and “neutrality” of public schools. They are not challenged they are “drugged.” The exceptional are the ones who will one day drive forward civilization with their ability to solve problems, innovate, invent and produce greatness. By holding them back we are hurting the future.

The average will maximize their ability: see #3.

6. We will save hundreds of billions of dollars. The government is broke!!!!! It has gone broke with failed attempt after failed attempt to adequately replace what the free market could provide. This point ALONE should end all arguments. If you have NO MONEY stop SPENDING MONEY.

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**Ref#4:**

“…a suit in Washington decides what EVERY CHILD IN AMERICA can and can’t learn.”

There is a reason people don’t know what the Federal Reserve is when they graduate: They don’t want you to know that money is literally created out of thin air.

There is a reason people don’t learn to manage their money when they graduate: Debt, Borrowing and Spending drive this house-of-cards economy so the more people in debt the better.

There’s a reason States Rights are not brought up in MOST civs/government classes: They want the President to userp unconstitutional powers, control industry, and dispense favors to their political allies.

There’s a reason books by Freidric Bastiat, Henry Hazlitt, and Murray Rothbard are never discussed: They want to shut out alternative thought. They want to produce obedient lemmings with homo-genus ideologies who do not question the All Mighty State.