vouchers unconstitutional

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by tommy @ 2:44 pm

The Florida Supreme Court says vouchers are unconstitutional. Isn’t that interesting.

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10 Responses to “vouchers unconstitutional”

Rachel* Says:
January 5th, 2006 at 4:15 pm
Stupid and unconstitutional are two very different things. Economic efficiency is a third, but, hey, who asked?
kate Says:
January 5th, 2006 at 4:32 pm
Vouchers are unconstitutional. I’m surprised that anyone would be surprised.
Q Says:
January 5th, 2006 at 5:06 pm
I am floored.
Rachel* Says:
January 5th, 2006 at 5:26 pm
K - They’re not unconstitutional at all, except that on paper they now are. In fact, though, they fall within original intent, they are neutral in content, and they don’t violate any specific mandates or broad rules.

Just because something is not unconstitutional doesn’t mean it’s a good idea, though.
Editengine Says:
January 5th, 2006 at 6:34 pm
I am confused were these vouchers able to be used at parochial schools?
TheMax Says:
January 5th, 2006 at 6:43 pm
Vouchers are a misuse and abuse of tax dollars. My taxes go to support the public schools not some kids â€œrightâ€ to take that money and go to a private school.
Editengine Says:
January 5th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
K, I just read the whole story, some of the kids went to religious schools, which would have caused a problem anyway. The constitution does specifically say State money cannot be given directly or indirectly to religious institutions.
Rachel* Says:
January 6th, 2006 at 9:20 am
E/E - that particular part of the state constitution you’re mentioning has been debunked already, and if it hasn’t been “officially” debunked here - ’cause the FL Constitution is a terribly inconsistent document, to be honest - it could be very, very easily (in re: Valley Forge Christian, for starters).

Another interesting thing is that, Max for instance, your comment reflects what the situation “should” be. For instance, ‘My tax dollars support public schools.’ At this particular moment, that’s not up to you! Look at that appraiser’s report when it shows up this month. They gave themselves lots of wiggle room! B*stards! Or “Misuse and abuse” - even then, not really because that term has some pretty specific meanings. You’re saying it “should” be considered abuse becuase it’s stupid and unfair.

And just so you know I’m not talking out my *ss, this one question - are educational vouchers constitutional? - was the entire final exam for pre-law ConLaw, and I set the curve with a 4.0 (Yes, I did used to be an overacheiver of sorts - what in God’s name happened?)
David Pinero Says:
January 7th, 2006 at 12:54 am
I heard a reference on TV that only 700 or so students were actually taking advantage of the program in the first place. The debate is overshadowed it seems by the deafining sound of its own apparent irrelevance.

Dave
Sonny Says:
January 8th, 2006 at 1:17 am
Here’s what I thought about the voucher issue:
http://www.politicalbloviation.com/archives/223

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