These are powerful arguments against school vouchers or use of nonpublic schools to alleviate overcrowding. Only the Educated are Free. Urban minority parents support school choice. If U.S. politicians and citizens truly believe in the right to life, liberty, and the freedom to better one's condition, they will allow such students to succeed. The United States is one of the few countries that does not have a significant voucher or choice system, though support for choice programs is skyrocketing.
Many conservatives also embrace that opinion.
One example is found in an article by Trowbridge entitled Devil's Deal. This paper analyzes Trowbridge's article, focusing on parental rights and government role in education. Voucher Programs in Milwaukee and Cleveland. In both cities the programs have favored relatively advantaged students, leaving the most disadvantaged in the public school system with even fewer resources than the system had before. Why I Don't Vouch for Vouchers.