Election Thread

[kandrathe]

Well, we were talking about success in school, particularly the early years of school. I can see how that argument would apply to adults (although we will have to agree to disagree on that one), but kids? Should we end social programs for 5 year olds, so that they can decide to try harder in school and better themselves?

It is probably more expensive, but our school district has ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) which is funded by participants indexed by income. So, those who make more fund those who make very little. My observation is that it does an excellent job in preparing 0-4 year olds, and their parents for parenting and later Kindergarten. As a result, there are very few children in our elementary schools with behavioral, or learning issues that have not already been dealt with.

It is contrary to my libertarian ideals, but I would pay tax money to fund a program like this. And actually, when it comes to people starving, and dying of lack of basic medical care I would also want to pay enough taxes to insure people in dire need are helped.