People already do pay, for higher education. But is in the best interest of America to invest in BASIC education for its people. That is not socialist, that is common sense.
Even though I am a conservative and want small government, education is one of the few things that benefit America. An educated population can do good work and have good jobs and make us a superpower. Education is just as necessary as a Military. It helps us keep a middle class, and we desperately need that.
People often abuse the phrase in the constitution "promote the general welfare", but this is a rare case when the the standard of living for all is raised, when the population is educated. Like I said, It is in the best interest of America to invest in BASIC education for its people. That is not socialist, that is common sense.
The problem is the people running the dang schools, and unions.
John Stossel is the guy to follow on this subject. He has figured out some pretty smart things and he has reported on this topic for decades.
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