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To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (196511)	10/26/2001 5:15:09 PM
From: Srexley	Respond to of 769670

"I really thought you might be able to express yourself more eloquently on vouchers....." I guess I'm just not as eloquent as you. Your vouchers are to segregate schools argument is oh so eloquent. I'll repost your well thought out and documented argument for all to evaluate: "I'm pretty sure vouchers were an idea of the Christian Right to get public prayer back in schools, an ancillary effect would be more segregation" Thanks for the thoughtful insight. Also - please show where I have said anything negative about non-believers. I believe that you can believe or not believe anything you want in the U.S. But I don't like false accusations put on me as you did in your post.

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (196511)	10/26/2001 5:21:10 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Vouchers have broad support among conservative factions, including those of a libertarian stripe. Although it is clear that Christian schools hope to profit from it, and therefore be able to pursue their own school agenda, the main idea is that schools will profit from introducing widespread competition, and that this is the way to get true parental sovereignty over education, allowing diversity, innovation, setting high standards and focusing on outcomes. The black support of vouchers arises from the success of parochial schools in educating inner city youth. Most Catholic parishes inside the city have a majority of black children in their schools, although most of the students are not Catholic. Students transferring to those schools usually do better. Finally, a pilot program in Milwaukee has been considered very successful, and has primarily helped minorities........

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (196511)	10/26/2001 5:31:27 PM
From: Thomas A Watson	Respond to of 769670

Dear J_F_Stupid, re: vouchers....I'm pretty sure vouchers were an idea of the Christian Right to get public prayer back in schools, an ancillary effect would be more segregation. Perfect examples of your stupid ideas and associations that are based on ignorant, bigoted, judgemental opinions. You also mentioned that some have made blanket statements about liberals and non-believers and follow with the question "Are you hateful?" You make statement of opinion and provide no examples at all about what blanket statements were made. You whine about others lack of eloquence with your posts of stupid associations and assertion backed with ZERO examples. I call your posts not eloquent but the typical stupidity of the vacant liberal mind. you all have a nice day now hear and I have no hate of stupid folks like you. One always tells those you love the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth even when it hurts them. The stupidest don't get that ever. tom watson tosiwmee