> and you'll very quickly find that they will perform just as poorly as the public system
Has there even been enough time and experimentation to generate evidence for this? Do you have any sources you’re willing to share?
> As a bonus, you'll also find that the political support for vouchers will evaporate overnight
I find this to be really cynical, as if a better or more efficient alternative source of education cannot exist. Do you really think that a single public school system with no competition, the negatives of teachers unions, and a dismal track record has zero room to improve? To me these blanket attacks against private options are basically saying that no one can do better, which is not a view we would hold about most other things in our society. Choice and competition are inherently good.
Has there even been enough time and experimentation to generate evidence for this? Do you have any sources you’re willing to share?
> As a bonus, you'll also find that the political support for vouchers will evaporate overnight
I find this to be really cynical, as if a better or more efficient alternative source of education cannot exist. Do you really think that a single public school system with no competition, the negatives of teachers unions, and a dismal track record has zero room to improve? To me these blanket attacks against private options are basically saying that no one can do better, which is not a view we would hold about most other things in our society. Choice and competition are inherently good.