The statewide survey of 600 likely voters shows the voucher plan ahead 42 percent to 34 percent, with nearly one-quarter of voters still undecided. Proponents are bankrolled by Amway Corp.'s DeVos family and the Catholic church. My kids are grown, so it doesn't affect me directly. But I think public schools in general should demand more. If I'm convinced that vouchers will result in a higher level of education and standards, I'll favor it.
Vouchers have strong support among men, the poll also shows, while women are evenly split.
They should be entitled to a rebate or a voucher. The plan would allow parents in school districts with a graduation rate under two-thirds to get vouchers for use at private schools. Backers say vouchers offer choices to parents in struggling districts and argue that the competition would boost public schools' performance. If parents want to send their children to a private school, let them pay. We have our work cut out for us, but as people learn more about our plan, I think we can even convince some who at first glance were against it.