While I won t and can t condem private programs that encourage school choice, our government would better spend its time and resources focusing on deeper, more productive reforms. After researching this issue, I must confess that I am still somewhat torn when it comes to my opinions concerning the school voucher issue. I attended both private and public schools, and both are worthy of praise. My years of private school were by far more educationally challenging, but there is no doubt that I learned more real-life skills in my years of public school. If forced to pick a side on this debate, I'd have to join the side of those against school vouchers.
Public schools are among the greatest politically instituded programs to date.
It seems unthinkable to abandon the cause of improving public schools in favor of private schools which operate so well because of their small size. It seems that the school voucher bill could mean the distruction of both the private and public institutions. However, if I were to examine this issue through the eyes of a parent whose child was not receiving the best possible education, I'm not sure that I would be able to make the same stand.