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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Independent who will be voting for Spanberger. And the entire Dem ticket on Nov. 4. Gov. Youngkin seems to have sold his soul and prioritized his personal political ambitions over serving the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have zero confidence in Lt Gov Sears. In addition, I will vote for AG candidate Jones. The fact that Jones' texts were known to Republicans well before October 2025 - but not made into a campaign issue until after early voting started - makes me question the integrity of the Republican party in Virginia. No more opp-research shenanigans.

That's where I am. I've volunteered to drive voters (of any political affiliation) to the polls on Nov. 4. If you are eligible to vote and have faith in our democratic system of governing, please vote.  We do not have to agree on candidates but please vote. In these times, it is easy to be discouraged and believe the fascists have destroyed our democracy. But they have not dismantled democracy. Yet. There is hope. Vote. Your vote matters.   [/quote]

You criticize Youngkin for “selling his soul,” yet you’re fine with the massive donations Spanberger has accepted to push for the Tysons casino? She also supports government overreach into our schools and limiting parents’ rights in their children’s education.

Your defense of Jones’ vile texts shows a complete lack of moral integrity. Let’s not pretend Democrats haven’t sat on damaging information until the final stretch of an election—spare me the outrage. He joked about the killing of children.

And regarding your “fascist” comment, I suggest you read a few history books before using that term so loosely. Also, if you’re voting straight down the Democratic ticket, let’s be honest—you’re not an independent.[/quote]

You can educate your kids in whatever religious BS you want, you just have to pay for it. Do you understand? Religious education is not education but indoctrination. It adds nothing to society. It is sending us back to the Dark Ages like it did before. As a taxpayer, I don’t want to pay for something that is destroying our society by propagating ignorance, stupidity, and superstitious behavior.

Pay.For.Your.Cult.Crap.Yourself.  And while you’re at it, how about you help support some of these disabled kids you insist be born but don’t want anywhere near your parochial school?[/quote]

I never mentioned “religious education.” My goal is simply to give my child the opportunity to attend a private school that is better equipped to address his learning differences, since the public school has failed to meet his needs. Unfortunately, Virginia makes private placement extremely difficult, even when it’s clearly in the best interest of the child. Without school choice, I cannot afford the local private school that specializes in his areas of need. To be clear, this is a school designed specifically for children with special needs.

That said, parents should have the right to raise their children according to their own beliefs. What is taught in schools can also amount to a form of indoctrination. As taxpayers, we are all funding what children are taught—some may agree with that content, but not everyone does, and parents deserve a voice in those decisions.

Finally, I should add that your response to my original post reflects bias and hostility, which only underscores why open, respectful dialogue on these issues is so important.[/quote]

My apologies. As a proud patriot and atheist, nothing bothers me more than anti-Constitution fundamentalists who want me to pay for their stupid. And there seem to be a ton of them in the “school choice” world.

Your child is entitled to a free and appropriate education, which means if their needs are not being met in a public school, a private placement should be funded. I assume you are talking remedial, and not some sort of gifted program for 2E learners with gilded enrichment opportunities.

Of course, there is no federal funding or accountability for any of that anymore.

But stripping out money from the public system just hurts everyone who is left behind, which could very well be your kid if they get kicked out of the private placement or the private school raises the price well beyond the voucher, which many do.

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I appreciate the apologies. I was referring to remedial, not gifted. The schools I’ve considered for my child are equipped to support students with learning differences and behavioral challenges. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to obtain private placement without legal help, and there’s a risk involved in investing money in a lawyer. I feel the public schools are failing many children with special needs.[/quote]

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