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<DIV>Editor:</DIV>
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<DIV>Dale Courtney (Guest editorial April 11, 2005) neglected to mention his
most salient argument against the school bond levy. Courtney is an
unabashed opponent and venomous critic of "government schools."
(Government schools is a phrase coined by the religious right to contrast public
education with their own private, bible-centered, educational model.)
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<DIV>Dale wouldn't support the cost of re-painting a public school's
principal office. He is disinterested in the conditions of buildings
which house the majority of Moscow's school age children. Unlike
Logos School, Moscow's public schools support a broad range of special education
programs, welcome all students regardless of ability, teach science that
extends beyond Creationalism, offer free access to drama programs and
other extracurricular activities, and hires faculty members who
graduate from accredited universities, have state recognized education
degrees, and hold actual teaching credentials.</DIV>
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<DIV>I urge Dale, if he is really concerned about property tax issues, to turn
his attention to notorious property tax dodgers in Moscow, for example, New
St. Andrews and Anselm House. Unlike his current agenda, that
campaign would actually provide a useful community service.</DIV>
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<DIV>Rose Huskey</DIV>
<DIV>1738 Genesee Troy Road</DIV>
<DIV>Moscow Idaho</DIV>
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