Viewed as a violation of the First Amendment doctrine of separation of church and state. Role of the Government Market economics and individual choice. Education is a public good, but the role of government should be limited to that of funder. The market can and should provide the educational services and should enable families to purchase those services. Community and social cohesion.
Education is a public service.
The government should be the leader and provider. Education should be measured by academic criteria only. Public Schools should promote the civic values of tolerance, equality, liberty, and democracy. Extremes of points of view on vouchers Maximum personal choice and individual freedom. Government is the provider of services for customers.