Better to deprive our children, especially inner-city kids, of an adequate education than have wealthy Wall Street speculators lose one dime on their wagers; commonly now known as "creative financial products".

Because this is a public forum I can't use the language I really want, and this is so patently immoral and absurd I can't make a reasoned comparison between this and the bailouts. Mother------s!

Well, I believe the decision makers are educated people. But why do they seem to forget that education is the most important factor in developing this country and any other countries?