Quote:1.  What is the purpose of the Department of Education?  What exactly do they do?  What have they ever accomplished?  We don't and shouldn't have a "uniform education administered by a centralized hierarchy".  As of 2011 the discretionary budget is $69.9 billion.  Here is the "mission" of the Department of Education.  To promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.  If you ask me, this a total waste of taxpayer dollars.

 

2.  As I said before, get rid of the unions and perhaps those teachers can take home that $14 bucks per pay check.

 

I'd prefer collective bargaining and security than 14 bucks.  

 

Again, I find it fascinating that you, a military man who probably lives a pretty OK life because of centralized government and centralized planning is so adamant about getting rid of the departments he thinks are failing.

 

This is America.  So you might want to get used to a strong federal government.  You think the Dept. of Education is failing, then let's reform it.  Come up with solutions to tighten up the bureaucracy.  

 

You're trying to fight against the ocean regarding your wish to tear down the federal government.  It's not gonna happen, well, at least not unless we have civil war.  Something alot of conservative radio hosts (Beck & Savage) seem to be waiting and hoping for.

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