From Deseret News archives:
Voucher debate grows more heated
Unfortunately, we are witnessing similar political tactics in the Referendum 1 debate. Extreme elements of the pro-voucher movement are sponsoring television advertisements claiming Moveon.org, Ted Kennedy and other liberal special interests are working against Utah parents to oppose voucher legislation in Utah. Their claim is that left-wing elements are "aligned" with the National Education Association and the Utah Education Association teacher organizations openly opposing vouchers. The implication, therefore, is that Utahns who question vouchers are suspect in their values.
It is shameful the referendum discussion has devolved into this mess. As the father of three children in public school, I am joined by thousands of Utah parents who maintain concerns with the education system. Voucher supporters raise legitimate questions shared by voucher opponents that must be addressed. Indeed, I have a number of friends within the voucher movement who are quite persuasive, especially because they do not rely on such desperate devices in their arguments.
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