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That's not even the problem.

The problem is Eumenes wants his school to be funded by everyone else's property tax.

When did this entitlement mindset grip this country so much that people openly ask for handouts like that? I know I will sound old now, but back in the 70's and 80's welfare was a bad thing. Now, everyone from corporations to private schools openly demand it.

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> The problem is Eumenes wants his school to be funded by everyone else's property tax.

Where did I say that? I said it'd be nice if one could route their state/property taxes to school of their choice. That seems pretty dang fair. Taxation without representation doesn't.

That sounds cool. I bet people without kids wouldn’t direct their taxes to any schools. Or maybe they don’t support the police. Can you imagine the craziness of trying to create a budget for your community where everyone gets to direct their tax dollars? Then if you rent I guess you’re just stuck with what your landlord decides too.

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