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Re: One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 4 Jul 2002 13:38:57 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Christopher L. Weeks writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
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> > > I
> > > really think the atheists are in for some major setbacks courtesy of the US • SC
> > > in the near future, beginning with the recent voucher ruling. Their • positions
> > > don't have a prayer;-D
> >
> > You paint with too broad a brush, my good man. This atheist believes that
> > school vouchers are the best thing since sliced bread.
> >
> > Seriously, I don't see vouchers as a religious issue at all. It's an
> > educational freedom issue. And I want more!
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> Many were upset that those vouchers were used to attend religious schools,
> allegedly at the state's expense.
I go back and forth on what I think the base requirements for a school to use
vouchers should be. I'm opposed to schools teaching e.g. strict creationism
instead of reality, but I'm not sure I'd even support legislating against it.
I can't figure out where the balance needs to be between protecting kids from
their parents and protecting parents from community do-gooders.
What rights do kids have to protection from their parents?
Should a parent be able to send their kids to schools that obviously teach
falsehood?
Should a parent be able to prevent their kids from learning to read?
Should a parent be able to spank their child...or allow the school?
Should a parent be able to withold food until a child performs a task?
Should a parent be able to surgically alter their kids for aesthetic purposes?
I'm surprised by how these questions are typically answered. But even though I
think the answer to all of them is "no," I'm kind of dissatisfied with
restricting those behaviors.
As far as whether you can sent your kid to a Lutherine (or Catholic or
Hindu...) school with vouchers, I'm all for it. Schooling is broken and we
need more innovation encouragement taking place.
Chris
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