Inner-city urban areas have a reputation for their failing government-run school systems across the US. These failing government agencies are riddled with crime, truancy, violence, drop outs, and a culture shunning effort and studying. Unfortunately, the government assigns almost all African-Americans to these failing government cesspools. The mere fact that the government requires inner-city African-Americans to be educated at failing government institutions does not fit in with traditional American freedoms.
When given the opportunity, the parents of most inner-city children will choose to send their children to a school that is free of the crime and violence which surrounds their homes and neighborhoods. To most African-Americans, having an opportunity that promises a strong education in a secure environment is a top priority. However, both Democrat candidates seek to ensure that the school choice option is not only off the tables, but completely discouraged. Instead, both Obama and Clinton vow to increase the government’s hold over these schools and maintain the current failed system. McCain has remained silent on this issue.
If John McCain wants to sway the urban voters, this is his ace in the hole: school vouchers aimed at the parents of inner-city school children. Wednesday I will look at how exactly school choice is the first step in addressing the wealth discrepancy plaguing urban areas.
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