There's been an interesting running debate on our letters page these past several weeks about, of all things, our collective obligation to educate each other's children.
On one side are a handful of writers who advocate the libertarian view.
To wit: If you want to have kids, then pay for their schooling yourself. Don't expect to dip into my wallet, especially if I chose to remain childless.
On the other side are those who take the egalitarian view.
To wit: As a society we collectively benefit from an educated citizenry, so we must all help pay.
It's made for interesting reading. But in point of fact, that argument has long been settled here in Florida.
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