[ale] unusual global warming experiment

[Preston Boyington]

JK wrote:
<snipped>
 > I'll point out, though,
> that your response did not address the substance of my question, which
> was (to be more direct and less snarky): do you or do you not agree
> that education is a general good that ought to be funded by society,
> because it benefits everyone, either directly or indirectly?

education should be encouraged as it is paramount for growth.  to that 
end how about those of us that care to have our children more challenged 
to higher standards being able to use our part of the contribution to 
directly fund our children?  as it stands it's a 'use it or lose it' thing.

>(Setting aside the fact that it's also constitutionally mandated in the US.)

a quick check of my pocket constitution and an online search shows me 
that there is no enumerated constitutional right to an education.  where 
do you see this?  Education is the responsibility of the parents and the 
local or state government.

>>     I guess we should all be responsible for our own
>>> fire-management too -- I've never used the fire department, why
>>> should I have to pay for it?</snark>
>> many places have community based volunteer fire departments that are
>> very good.
> 
> 
> And they are funded how? I mean, who pays for the $2M pumper trucks
> and so forth?

we have fund raisers, auctions, etc.  it's really not uncommon in rural 
areas.

<kidnapping excerpt snipped.  not from lack of caring, but because i 
thankfully have not frame of reference.  sympathies to the families>