Democrats vying to unseat Trump are promising a lot of “universal” things.
Universal healthcare, universal paid parental leave, and even a universal basic income. Frequent among these is also the promise of “universal education.”
Anything universal is a bad idea. “Universal” means government run, and a universally provided product or service is the only option available in that industry. Universal healthcare would mean all government hospitals and doctors. Universal education would mean all government or public schools with no other options.When you hear the word “universal” just imagine the DMV and then apply all of the feelings and opinions you associate […]
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