After having children in both public and private over the past 15 years I have seen it all. Families picking up and moving of one county to another or from one part of town to another so that their sons and daughters can play on a sports team that would showcase their childs talent. I have heard people say that if they send their kids to a school with a winning program university's may see them and offer a scholarship. Fact being, more student's have a better chance of getting an academic ride if they apply themselves. The playing field is level there. I would have a easier time with this private/public debate if education was ever mentioned. Look at the statistics of students that continue their education after graduating from a private school vs public, it's unbelievable. Financial aid is available to any student with just a little paper work. I'm sick of the belly aching about this debate.