Nations have recently been led to borrow billions for war; no nation has ever borrowed largely for education. Probably, no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization. We must make
our choice; we cannot have both. -Abraham Flexner, educator (1866-1959)

Ah, Abe, how times haven't changed. In California, I hear more about potential park closures due to budget shortfalls than I hear about the potentially enormous effects the budget crisis will have on our schools. Now, Vladdie goes to a private school, so I don't feel it's my place to criticize. But it bothers me just the same.