I don't know the specifics of Ohio but the larger point is what do we
mean by the system works or doesn't work? If we want every child in
the US to be in a school regardless of the quality of education
imparted, it can be achieved through public schools alone. On the
other hand if we want every child to have a very high standard of
education then such a system would be woefully inadequate. A system of
private schools alone would also serve neither objective and you could
say "it doesn't work" but the present system also doesn't work
according to many. A private school system has the benefit of being
more efficient and in the long run would definitely produce much
better schools per dollar spent. Obviously it will not be perfect but
no system will ever be perfect.


Look at Ohio for a real-world example of where vouchers and
general-poplation private schooling *doesn't*, and is unlikely to work as
you think possible. If you can show one state where general-population
private schools *do* work as you think they might, then there is room for
discussion.

Neil