Another issue with public money for private schools is that many of these private schools are not under any obligation to teach children with special learning needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act, unlike their public counterparts. This goes beyond children actually diagnosed with autism or ADD and can include students who have been dubbed behavioral issues in the classroom as well. The result being that students that require the extra resources to teach are only being served by public schools. That means less resources at public schools for mainstream students as well.

Another connection is that both were destinations for the ‘back to the land’ movement in the 1960s.

Some folks move to small towns in Vermont and then start claiming corruption when they find out that local governments only have a handful of people fulfilling multiple roles. The reality is that only a few people want to be involved. Vermont has numerous ways to participate in the democratic process; from attending town meetings to going to or joining the select board or local planning commission. Fact is, it’s not particularly exciting stuff and few people show up to do the necessary work. Sure there is opportunity for bad actors but some folks would rather complain and create drama than do volunteer work to improve their community.

It’s Vermont, isn’t it always warm enough for a hike? 😅

It’s pretty disappointing. He is Mr Veto, our Daddy Governor; he knows what’s best, not our representatives.