The average person, when introduced to the voucher idea, will raise many questions about whether or how a privatized education system would work. Economics is not needed to address some of those concerns. For example, sociologists such as the late Dr. James S. Coleman and political scientists such as John Chubb and Terry Moe demonstrated that private schools typically spend less than government schools, but deliver superior results. Some people question whether parents can be trusted to make intelligent decisions for their children. Convincing evidence on this matter is now available from pilot choice projects in Milwaukee and Cleveland and private scholarship programs operating around the country.
Parents rise to the challenge when given a greater role in their children's education.
When choosing a school, they place a high value on academics, safety, and disciplinary policies. The urgency of reform also can be conveyed without discussing economics. The plight of inner-city children and the poor performance in international competitions by students from even our best suburban high schools are not well known. Once understood, most people accept the need for fundamental reform. Finally, the political case for adopting choice and privatization can be made by pointing to polls showing widespread and rapidly rising public support for vouchers, particularly in minority communities.