On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 22:12:02 UTC, "Alan Gomes" wrote:

Now, even if there were a "rebate" for home schooling, that money would be
used to eduate the children in question, though outside of the public
system. This would still provide the alleged societal benefit you are
touting above. Unless, of course, the real issue isn't whether children
receive an education but whether it is the government doing it?

Yes, but we all benefit from OTHER people's children getting an
education too...

Chris-