Choice in Education: an Uphill Battle
I’m going door to door talking to people again today. On the one hand, it’s rewarding to meet so many people that are FOR parents’ choice in education, but it’s easy to see how this has been and continues to be a real uphill battle. It takes a long time to educate people on a new policy, but it takes only a few seconds with some empty bullet points to create doubt.
That’s why the opposition is spending so much money on ridiculously inaccurate FUD campaigns. According to KBYU’s public affairs documentary, the anti-voucher people have at least 3x the budget (thanks to our national teachers’ unions) and they’re using it to buy up between 5 and 7 times more TV and mail ads. Those ads, in my opinion, are flagrantly misleading.
That’s why it’s crucial that every voter in Utah take the time to get the facts about Referendum 1. Right now the polls are just too close to be complacent about your right to choice in your children’s education.
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If you’re interested in taking it to the streets either today or tomorrow, please contact Deb, a grassroots coordinator. Her number is (727) 460-2853. Otherwise, call your friends and family. We need every vote.
Tags: Choice in Education, Education, FUD, School Choice, School Vouchers, Utah Politics