Utah Politics

November 02, 2007

Educate, Don't Brainwash

Clayne Pope, a BYU Economic Professor, has the best op-ed on vouchers I’ve seen.

Referendum 1 is the most important vote of recent memory. Our decision should be based on rational, fair arguments. If you doubt the ability of parents to act in the best interest of their children, you may want to vote against vouchers. If you believe the increase in private schools will further fragment Utah society, you may consider a negative vote. But if you do vote against Referendum 1, you should be aware that you are voting for the status quo in Utah education as well as a somewhat higher future tax burden. But please ignore the bogus arguments that educational resources will decline with vouchers or that increased competition will harm Utah education. Even in a political campaign, educators have a moral duty to educate rather than brainwash.

From Daily Herald - Guest opinion: BYU professor urges: Educate, don’t brainwash
Referenced Fri Nov 02 2007 07:11:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)