I have special ed. Public law 94-142 says that all children are entitled to a free and appropriate education. They need to be given an education to try to make it on their own in society. The theory is a few dollars spent now, will help these kids not only not be a burden on society - but be contributing members. That usually translates into make the tax payers.
Many people balk at the amount of money spent on special ed.
Try telling that to a parent of a child who has Down's syndrome. Down's - the child was just born that way. WHAT you say. It's something we ALL need to think about. It does effect everyone.