-> MP> Non-sequitur. The "fact" that the public school system is "so well MP>
-> entrenched" does not have bearing on what sense people have.
-> EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT!
->
-> The mystique that the schools, combined with that of the lousy "mental
-> health" case workers, is second only to that of some churches.
->
-> Incidently, the superintendant of our local school district called me
-> yesterday over the local levies.  He is actually trying to reach people to
-> find out why they are not voting for them.  We discussed some of the 
reasons
-> I know of why folks are not voting for them.  We also discussed how to
-> present information so as not to alarm those with opposing views.
-> I think this man may possibly be one outstanding exception to the status 
quo
-> in most areas today that is keeping this nation behind Russia, England,
-> Japan and every other so called civilized nation as far as the quality of
-> education goes.
Bravo Jane, seems that you have gotten your point across.  If I may though 
ask,
how did the Superintendant know to contact you?  I know it couldn't have been
just the voting no.  Did you also attend meetings?  Did you stand up, and 
ell
them your feelings?  If that is the case, I would say that the voting no, 
nly
worked to get their attention, it also took you being strong enough in your
conviction that you were not affraid to let others know your feelings.
Unfortunately, all this could have been avoided if the School Board had asked
for public opinion, and if the public had been more forthcomming with their
feelings on the issue.  Once again the only ones who were hurt by the whole
ordeal were the children.
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