McCain Uses “Throw Money at Education” Line

by David Safier

(TASL) I hold this truth to be self-evident. Anyone who uses the phrase, “government can’t just throw money at public education” is not in favor of increasing educational spending.

Arizona’s own John McCain is the only presidential candidate left standing who uses the phrase. In a recent speech, he said,

“Government can’t just throw money at public education while reinforcing the failures of many of our schools, but should, through choice and competition, by rewarding good teachers and holding bad teachers accountable, help parents prepare their children for the challenges and opportunities of the global economy.”

Let me translate. “Don’t put more money into education. Give tax dollars to private schools, and keep salaries low with a merit pay system that gives pay raises to some teachers and denies them to others.”

Four more years! Four more years!