Mr. Powell, I agree. Notice two different phrases in the author’s argument: “give” and “available”. I would argue that if there are programs through various agencies already in existence, then those programs are already “available” to all parents. The difference is in what parents choose to pay for. Hence the “give”. The author might be (probably is) happy to pay the way out of her own pocket…but then says the greater “we” should pay the way for every child. We should “give” by way of taxation.
So like you, Mr. Powell, I say no, thanks. As a property owner, I already pay for local and state schools. As an income tax payer, I already contribute for federal subsidies so that all are “given” equal opportunity. I ought not have to “give” more (involuntarily) so that the playing field is leveled between pre-K and K for some children. That opportunity is already “available” for those who choose it – so let them choose it, if they will. That’s what liberty is all about.
