No Child Left Behind working?

Originally Posted by russotto

Alternative theory: Stupid people don't make much money. Stupid people tend to have stupid kids.

As for social welfare spending: No, throwing money at the problem is not going to solve it. Specifically, taking more of the money from those who have had some success and tossing it into systems which can absorb arbitrary amounts of money without improving is going to make things worse, not better.

That's what I like, a logical, well thought out response. You and your highly intelligent children deserve the society that you will reap. Be sure you don't throw any money at their college education. Don't throw money at your or their medical care, either. Oh, and I wouldn't throw any money at savings or investments or a retirement plan, either. The military? Nah, lets not throw money at defense. Tell you what, just keep all your cash under your mattress in your gated community that you won't throw any money at for roads or police or fire protection. And make sure not to throw any money at the upkeep of your home. Wouldn't want to squander a penny, now would we?

If you'll excuse me now, I'll just stumble off somewhere in awe of your laser-like intelligence.