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To: koan who wrote (53423)9/14/2013 2:41:25 PM
From: sm1th1 Recommendation

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TimF

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It is their choice. Democracy.
In Louisana, the people and their elected politicians democratically created a voucher program. How is it democratic for the Federal govt to try to block it?



To: koan who wrote (53423)9/14/2013 2:45:26 PM
From: TimF  Respond to of 85487
 
No, often it isn't their choice. Most strikingly in New Orleans, but many poor people, and even majorities of poor communities, want to be able to get their children out of the failing local school systems.



To: koan who wrote (53423)9/14/2013 4:34:44 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie1 Recommendation

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gamesmistress

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It is their choice. Democracy.


Republic. With constitutionally protected individual rights.


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