Why public education matters most

In this private-public fight that is emerging in Helena, we have to guard against anything that would weaken the system that continues to do the most good for the most kids.

Nothing is more American than public education, and nothing should be more ferociously protected than our public education system. For all the teary-eyed patriotic pablum that is constantly shoved down our throat by flag-waving politicians, nothing should be more revered than a public education system which can trace its roots back to American democracy lion Thomas Jefferson.

By DARRELL EHRLICK [email protected]

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