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Robert R Holmes posted a blog postPrivate vs Public
I find it mildly amusing that in the great public vs. private debate, both the Democrats and the Republicans manage to find themselves on both sides of the argument.In the case of education, Democrats arguing against charter schools say that funding privately operated charter schools would destroy public education because such competition is inherently unfair. Republicans argue that the competition will make public schools more effective and efficient.In the case of health care the two sides…See More
Michael Clark commented on Robert R Holmes's blog post What are they thinking"I would love to see Democrats initiate a bottom-up look at education for the 21st Century. Charter schools, to me, seems more like a band-aid. A city/county up look at how we promote education, the best types of schools, etc. Even down to how we…"
Mark Brown commented on Robert R Holmes's blog post What are they thinking"For the record, Robert, Ward Cammack opposes guns in bars and supports charter schools."
Sandy Lusk commented on Robert R Holmes's blog post What are they thinking"True. It has been a disappointing session this year. Everything from guns everywhere to no wine sold in grocery stores has been ridiculous. There are serious matters from education to pollution (the last two days we are at Code Orange in…"
Robert R Holmes posted a blog postWhat are they thinking
I am very disappointed with the TN democratic legislators. First they voted to mix guns and alcohol (The old west was so much fun,) Perhaps their next step is to sponsor a quick draw competion with real guns. After supporting guns they abandoned inner school children who need charter schools to escape the stifling burocracy of failing schools. This is a clear sell out to a special interest (teacher unions) and a complete abandonment of our most needey children.It is these types of votes that…See More
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Private vs Public
I find it mildly amusing that in the great public vs. private debate, both the Democrats and the Republicans manage to find themselves on both sides of the argument.
In the case of education, Democrats arguing against charter schools say that funding privately operated charter schools would destroy public education because such competition is inherently unfair. Republicans argue that the competition will make public schools more effective and efficient.
In the case of… Continue
In the case of education, Democrats arguing against charter schools say that funding privately operated charter schools would destroy public education because such competition is inherently unfair. Republicans argue that the competition will make public schools more effective and efficient.
In the case of… Continue
Posted on June 16, 2009 at 12:00pm
What are they thinking
I am very disappointed with the TN democratic legislators. First they voted to mix guns and alcohol (The old west was so much fun,) Perhaps their next step is to sponsor a quick draw competion with real guns. After supporting guns they abandoned inner school children who need charter schools to escape the stifling burocracy of failing schools. This is a clear sell out to a special interest (teacher unions) and a complete abandonment of our most needey children.
It is these types of… Continue
It is these types of… Continue
Posted on June 2, 2009 at 8:22pm — 3 Comments
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