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The Magistrate

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2. Charter Schools, Sir, Are A Con By Pros

Reply to Hotler (Original post)

Fri Oct 18, 2013, 10:27 AM

Oct 2013

They are simply devices to siphon tax money directly into private pockets while simultaneously weakening union clout and membership. This, not education, is their sole purpose, and the sole intent of their promoters. Claims in regard to improving education are mere eyewash to deceive the thoughtless, and are never, repeat never, actually delivered on.

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Charter Schools.. Pros & cons..... [View all] Hotler Oct 2013 OP

The current push for charter schools is because they couldn't sell their voucher ripoff. antiquie Oct 2013 #1

Charter Schools, Sir, Are A Con By Pros The Magistrate Oct 2013 #2

Pros: There's a lot of money to be made if you're in the charter school business. Pale Blue Dot Oct 2013 #3

Does your child have need of any special services? Squinch Oct 2013 #4

I do not have any kids and and everybody's thoughts here are Hotler Oct 2013 #5

Thank you everyone for all your input. n/t Hotler Oct 2013 #6