Reply #270: A few points..

[BrentWil]

1. THe best way to get the right resources to the right places is by doing it on a per capita basis. If you give the money to the poor and allow them to make the choice, the money will follow them. In other words, if they take it to their local district, that district will receive federal money. Whoever educates the poor will receive the money.

2. I agree with certain controls on curriculum. As a pre-condition to receiving federal money, schools need to have some controls over what they teach. In other words, real science in the science room, not religion.

3. Money does not solve all problems. NY state schools spend over 16K per student.

4. The point is that they are widgets now. The poor are simply a statistic. Providing them with direct access to power and choice is the means to make society value them.