One of the framers of Alaska's constitution is opposed to a constitutional amendment that would allow public funds to be appropriated to private educational institutions.
Vic Fischer, a delegate to Alaska's Constitutional Convention in 1955 and 1956, told the House Education Committee Friday that those attempting to change the constitution must prove there is a fundamental problem with the existing language. He doesn't believe one exists.
Rep. Wes Keller, the sponsor of HJR1, argues that the measure would give Alaskans the choice of whether to allow the government to propose a system in which public funds could be appropriated to private schools.
Fischer classified the "let the people vote" defense as a "lousy" argument, based on his beliefs regarding the intent of constitutional amendments.
Vic Fischer Opposes Constitutional Amendment on Education
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Add / View comments | Discussion FAQIt sheer folly for public money to be spend on private schools. That would means that State of Alaska is supporting private schools, money spending liberalism run amok. Public money should only go to public schools.
If public schools are that bad, then it is the responsibility for the city and state to fix this problem. At the heart of this problem, I believe, lies the school district and the teachers union. Both are two peas in the pod.
Fischer is one of the true liberal icons. His ideas match those of Obama.
Fischer wants to limit competition because he's a socialist.
I believe his recent quotes prove dementia has set in.
A change to the constitution of Alaska? Absolutly not! The first change will bring about many more changes including the government getting their hands into our pernnent fund. Alaska's constitution is a fine document as it stands. Keep educations fingers away from our constitution, those union protected teachers have enough.
