Another old address of mine — well said!

Archer you argument is good but seriously flawed when discussing responsibility, though your last point is my point exactly. OK I agree, the fed makes a mess of many thing, education being one of them, but if what you say is true who would you elect on your behalf to make these kind of decisions. All history is full of tribes with leaders who in turn take care of the tribe — the big difference, is the leader corrupt and without integrity, otherwise there is little difference between the fed and a Celtic leader... Home schooling is fine for about 2% of the population, so how does the 98% get educated. 

Excellent! you have my old name RBESRQ I was also a Rotarian and participated in the many programs that provided for those in need, like wells in Africa and shelter box — between our clubs in Sarasota we had built a great playground for physically challenged kids and much more...… Good to see my old name going in the same direction... Single payer health care system is our next big challenge... Take care and keep up the great work you are doing...