This is a debate topic for tomorrow, so I'd appreciate your opinions.
2007-11-29 08:46:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, a foundational element of our countries strength is educating everyone. Take away funding from public schools = more inferior public schools that = more ignorant kids who run around undereducated. Tax benefits for privately schooled children is nothing more than a tax benefit for the wealthy at the expense of educating the majority of the citizens. It is simply this - racism and greed.
2007-11-29 08:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by tk 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, this is simply a personal choice.
Our public schools are just that - public.
It's kind of like getting tax breaks if one chooses to not own a vehicle - therefore not paying taxes that fund our highways.
Where would it stop? Tax breaks if one chooses to not support the war? More breaks if one decides OSHA or the USDA isn't to his or her liking?
It would be pure anarchy if public projects were taxed per percentage of usage or priority by every single individual.
2007-11-29 09:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The state of Pennsylvania DOES give tax breaks to private and homeschooled students. Because most of the school taxes you pay are state and local taxes. This is not a federal issue.
2007-11-29 08:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by M M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they made the choice to put their kids in private schools. There are good public schools out there so the family doesn't have to opt for a private school which would just produce an economic burden.
2007-11-29 08:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by cynical 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think they should not give benefits but give breaks from taxes that go to the horrible public schooling education.
2007-11-29 08:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by and1player2 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tax benefits no, some tax breaks yes.
2007-11-29 08:52:26 · answer #6 · answered by Gipsyfire 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Forcing families to pay for a school system which their children are not a part of makes no sense whatsoever. I say that having recieved all my education in public schools.
2007-11-29 08:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by Will G 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
School vouchers are a wonderful idea, and long overdue
2007-11-29 09:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but they probably will. Another way to save the rich money.
2007-11-29 08:55:41 · answer #9 · answered by grumpyoldman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋