Quote by Phyllis Schlafly

Our public school system is our country's biggest and most inefficient monopoly, yet it keeps demanding more and more money.

Our public school system is our country's biggest and most i

Summary

This quote suggests that the public school system is both the largest and least efficient form of monopoly in the country. Despite its inefficiencies, it continuously seeks increased funding. In other words, it is arguing that the public education system has a monopoly on education (being the dominant provider), but it is not effectively utilizing the resources it receives and consistently asks for more financial support.

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By Phyllis Schlafly

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