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I thought this was a high school football page? Who do you think will make it to LOS in 2026?

A private school is a business that offers an exclusive educational experience. It's similar to the difference between free golf lessons at a public course and lessons from the golf pro at a private country club. They are not the same, and the latter should not be funded with taxpayer dollars. Private schools provide a specialized environment for families who value that experience and are willing to pay for it. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, many private schools have successfully operated this way for hundreds of years by competing in the marketplace and delivering a product that families choose to purchase. If a private school provides a quality experience, its success and survival should depend on the families who voluntarily choose it—not on taxpayers. No taxpayer should be required to subsidize another family's exclusive educational choice.

Sound pretty much like the voucher system.

Oh I know. That’s why I said “in a perfect world.” Everything is so convoluted.

Put private schools in their own league and be done with it!

Except that the taxes we all pay fund all kinds of services - schools, fire/police protection, roads, etc. I don't see any way of carving out the education dollars. Like many, I made the decision to send my kids to Catholic schools (approx. 48 combined years) and never received any "vouchers". My choice. My only issue with vouchers is that the GOP has expanded it so much that families with very good incomes can qualify. I think it should be limited to people who truly need the help. A family of 4 making $150,000 can sure as h3!! afford to pay full tuition IMO.

As a public educator who chose to send his child to a Christian elementary and middle school, the answer is yes. Yes, absolutely. As long as all schools accepting public tax dollars play by the same rules.

"It's been boring in the Grid" Titan, "hold my beer".... probably