On 2006-04-30, Roberto C. Sanchez penned: > Christopher Nelson wrote: >> >> It could be, but a more salient question might be, would it be >> applied to private schooling? There are people I know who despite >> the evidence they should, don't spend in retirement funds, etc., >> and probably would buy an extra case of beer instead of paying >> their kid's tuition. >> > So what? Repeat after me, "the government is not a babysitter." > Now, repeat that until you believe it. Seriously. This is the same > reason why I believe we should abolish social security. Besides, > there are people who now go out and buy lottery tickets or another > case of beer, rather than food for their children. IMHO, that is > more reprehensible. The point is, that people will be people, no > matter what. >
You're assuming there's no inherent benefit to having a well-educated population. This is not a point on which everyone agrees. I agree that people will be people, but I don't see why future generations must suffer for it. This is why I don't believe in seatbelt and helmet laws for adults, but do believe in them for children. Children can't rescue themselves from these situations. -- monique Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]