u/Easy_Difficulty_7656

Why are public tax dollars being spent so parents can send their kids to charter or private schools? How about instead of encouraging people to flee from public schools, we actually fund them properly so that everyone can have a neighborhood school they can be proud of? I’m offended that my tax dollars are spent to fund private educations (especially if they are religious). Also, private schools have to option to deny services to students at their whim. This is especially relevant to students who require SPED services. So SPED kids will be concentrated in underfunded public school programs, while those who can reap the benefits of school choice take advantage of the system. It feels like our government is actively trying to destroy public education by reducing enrollment in public schools and then cutting funding. Anyone else concerned about this?