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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That’s a liberal mindset that you have to sacrifice yourself and your children for the benefit of others.  Sorry, but I “noped” out of that way of thinking years ago.

I went to public schools all my life and they were wonderful, but I had to send my kids to Catholic school to get a similar education for them.

We still pay taxes so the system gets money for schools we don’t use.  That’s enough sacrifice from me.  [/quote]

Is it a liberal mindset though?  Wouldn't a true liberal want mixed-income schools (as opposed to very wealthy/very poor schools), more resources for everyone, and the like?  I consider myself somewhat progressive and the segregated schools in our district don't align with my values.  [/quote]

I was referring to the notion that parents have an obligation to send their kids to public schools, regardless of the current state of those schools, and should feel shame if they don’t.  [/quote]

I don’t believe anyone other than a very very small group of true believers actually thinks that let alone actually makes decisions based on it. I happen to believe public is better for my particular kid but that’s not because my “values” demand it. I do get annoyed when parents peel off for charters and privates but not so much due to values but because it seemed like they were just chasing the latest trend, especially with charters. [/quote]

Private schools existed in 1606 in this land, so it is hardly the "latest trend."[/quote]

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