After I wrote that last reply, it dawned on me that those of you taking the absurd position that your views on this subject are the only important ones in the public forum, can’t possibly have a financial stake in the matter (i.e., you probably DO NOT pay property taxes). That would make perfect sense, because Liberals have a tendency to tuck their tails and run whenever a personal cost or sacrifice is involved.

So it seems like the best way to solve this little problem is to completely revamp the way public schools are funded. In the distant past, it was thought that wealthier land owners had an obligation to ensure that America’s youth received education on common values and important knowledge. That was a fair system, because there are some values that are very important in helping to maintain the stability of our society. Those days are obviously gone and there really is no reason for property owners to continue to foot the bill when people obviously have such passionate views about which values are important.

Instead of property owners paying most, if not all, of the taxes used to fund public school districts, local taxing authorities should start imposing an “Education Tax” on renters. That way, the tax burden on property owners can be decreased and those of you who are freeloading and complaining about the ride can legitimately speak out about what should be taught in public schools.