https://twitter.com/JustEric/status/715147742545248257
The presidential race has brought the issue of school choice to the forefront, and CNN’s Sally Kohn held a brief history class on the subject:
When you hear calls for "school choice," remember that private schools were largely created to preserve racial segregation.
— Sally Kohn (@sallykohn) March 30, 2016
Where to start? The reality checks would be a good place:
https://twitter.com/Scott_Ott/status/715156227941117952
Since all schools were once private, and public schools once segregated, I can't believe I'm replying to this clown. https://t.co/YnpCkks2hF
— Area Man (@lheal) March 30, 2016
This is intellectual dishonesty. School choice benefits minorities the most. Please get educated on this. https://t.co/OTQCqXA12K
— Demetrius Minor (@dminor85) March 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/715028163328393216
This is not true. Schools were private at first. The concept of free public schools were a much later initiative. https://t.co/EeIuor8DvP
— Ali (@LutheranTerrier) March 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/MotobikeMan/status/715179560023801857
Meanwhile in reality, private school choice programs serve largely low-income minority families. Welcome to 2016. https://t.co/qyUMFto8zp
— Matt Frendewey (@mattfrendewey) March 30, 2016
When you hear calls against school choice unions are trying to keep jobs; it's never about child education. https://t.co/aeQ9DW8qKA
— Michael Gene Berry (@HyperSentinel2) March 30, 2016
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Ships were once used to transport slaves. End commercial shipping! https://t.co/iz1fGUskuw
— NeoN: Automataster (@neontaster) March 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/chadfelixg/status/715152069083193345
Come to Fl. I'll show you how school choice is empowering poor and minority families. Resounding success! https://t.co/6B1GuNM8r8
— MLH ♥️ (@just_mindy) March 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/laurakfillault/status/715139539543588864
https://twitter.com/AmyOtto8/status/715027286051971075
So why can't people choose which public schools they send their kids to? https://t.co/isRYbfSrME
— Senate Popular VotEEE (@EEElverhoy) March 30, 2016
“Choice” is only a good thing when it comes to abortion, apparently.
Besides, maybe the private school “segregation” lecture should be saved for select lefties:
Sidwell Friends? https://t.co/7mZi7gvsjW
— stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) March 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/RobProvince/status/714980894809849856
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