Comments on: vouchers unconstitutional

By: Sonny

Sonny — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 06:17:46 +0000

Here’s what I thought about the voucher issue:
http://www.politicalbloviation.com/archives/223

By: David Pinero

David Pinero — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 05:54:10 +0000

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

By: Rachel*

Rachel* — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:20:37 +0000

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?)

By: Editengine

Editengine — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:04:09 +0000

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.

By: TheMax

TheMax — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 23:43:05 +0000

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.

By: Editengine

Editengine — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 23:34:09 +0000

I am confused were these vouchers able to be used at parochial schools?

By: Rachel*

Rachel* — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 22:26:39 +0000

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.

By: Q

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 22:06:51 +0000

I am floored.

By: kate

kate — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 21:32:28 +0000

Vouchers are unconstitutional. I’m surprised that anyone would be surprised.

By: Rachel*

Rachel* — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 21:15:45 +0000

Stupid and unconstitutional are two very different things. Economic efficiency is a third, but, hey, who asked?