[Winona Online Democracy]
This topic has generated many great questions and opinions -- even though it is hard to see the focus on local aspects. I work for local government in an area that exists due to State and Federal mandates -- much as public schools do. I have had to research what would happen if we failed in our responsibilities or refused to carry them out. I have to bring up a point regarding the debate comparing private business and school failure. If the business fails, it closes (most of the time). If a public school fails, it continues to exist and operate -- with the only change being what level of government runs it and pays the bills. There are many other differences, such as what choices the customer has in either failure, but my point is that the public school does not close due to failure. It only closes due to demographics. The consequences of failure are much different for a mandated government function and a private business. Craig Brooks ****************************************************** "The moral test of government is how it treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the aged; and those who are in the shadow of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped". Hubert H. Humphrey _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
