Re: [Phys-L] Economist Kern Alexander Explains the Problem with School Choice

["LaMontagne, Bob" <RLAMONT@providence.edu>]

Why the assumption that all choices are ignorant? Why deny choice to those who have done their homework and found a school that they think will be best for their child?

Bob at PC
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From: Phys-l [phys-l-bounces@phys-l.org] on behalf of Bernard Cleyet [bernardcleyet@redshift.com]
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Subject: Re: [Phys-L] Economist Kern Alexander Explains the Problem with        School Choice

On 2013, Feb 03, , at 15:32, "LaMontagne, Bob" <RLAMONT@providence.edu> wrote:

> Choice may not fix the problem - but will it do harm to give people choice if they want it?
>
> Bob at PC


I must be very dense --  "choice" is not a choice when ignorant.  Corollary:  the ignorant will more likely do themselves more harm when given choice than the enlightened.

bc thinks so obvious must be missing much.


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