Home Schooling For Me, But Not for Thee

For John, BLUF:  There is a lot of arrogance across the fruited plain, and it is getting in the way of individual freedom and civil rights..  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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NHDem Senator: Working-Class Parents Don’t Have Intelligence to Oversee Their Kids’ Educations

From Inside Sources, by Mr Michael Graham, 11 June 2020.

Here is the lede plus four:

Working-class parents without college degrees aren’t capable of overseeing their own children’s education, according to comments State Sen. Jeanne Dietsch (D-Peterborough) made during a House Education Committee hearing on Tuesday.

Dietsch was speaking on behalf of a Senate bill that would repeal a law allowing the state Board of Education to create an alternative program for granting graduation credits, which became Learn Everywhere.

“This idea of parental choice, that’s great if the parent is well-educated.  There are some families that’s perfect for. But to make it available to everyone?  No.  I think you’re asking for a huge amount of trouble,” Dietsch said.

“Is it your belief that only well-educated parents can make proper decisions for what’s in the best interest of their children?”  asked a dumbfounded Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R-Tuftonboro).

Rather than saying “no,” Dietsch instead repeated her view that parents without college degrees are less capable of overseeing their children’s education.

There is a certain elitism out there that doesn't trust the hoi polloi.

And it make me wonder if many of our current leaders how those who went before us in total contempt.  Yes, they didn't know as much about the universe as we do, but they managed to give us a launching platform that has allowed us to do better than they did.  To paraphrase a former President, "You didn't create these United States by yourself.  Someone else did and you are just building upon that foundation."

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff