[Bartruff1]

the kids in the Public Schools. I am of the opinion that it is the parents that have the responsibility and the opportunity to see that their children are educated and prepared to live successful lives. Sure, there are bad schools and teachers but if the parents are interested and involved and have high expectations the kids will likely get a excellent education. I don't hear good parents blaming the schools for their childrens problems. Neither do I see the government as the enemy, as Cobra Bill pointed out, the govement at all levels has a appropriate and effective role to play that I for one would not trust to the private sector. Striking the right balance is the art of leadership. I think Ike and Bush 41 were the best of the modern presidents...just my opinion....