>> State-based education is funded largely because it is in the interest of the state to educate citizens to participate in government and exist in a pluralistic society
> This is not an even approximately correct model for why the state bankrolls public education in the US.
I'd be interested to hear about your model. Please tell me what kind of model you mean.
Are you familiar with the phrase: "All models are wrong, but some are useful?" In what ways is your model useful? In what ways is my model useful?
Are you irritated? What are some ways to make this a kinder discussion? I'm sorry if I insulted you somehow.
The first-order reason the current regime funds education is that it is a pork-barrel jobs program (especially for college-educated women). The second-order reason is that the regime is mostly staffed by religious adherents to state-secularism, and the public education system is their pulpit.
And no, I'm not irritated - I don't think there's an efficient way to have a worthwhile discussion about someone's religious beliefs over the internet without coming across as slightly hostile. Apologies.
> And no, I'm not irritated - I don't think there's an efficient way to have a worthwhile discussion about someone's religious beliefs over the internet without coming across as slightly hostile. Apologies.
Thanks.
Yes, it is hard without knowing much about the cultures and communication style of the other people. But I think there are some simple things that help: write, then wait a few minutes before posting. Re-read and edit if you think the tone can be fixed. Etc.
> This is not an even approximately correct model for why the state bankrolls public education in the US.
I'd be interested to hear about your model. Please tell me what kind of model you mean.
Are you familiar with the phrase: "All models are wrong, but some are useful?" In what ways is your model useful? In what ways is my model useful?
Are you irritated? What are some ways to make this a kinder discussion? I'm sorry if I insulted you somehow.