Public Schools -- Where Competition Is the Key From: The Washington Post | Date: May 30, 1999 | Copyright 1999 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

It is a basic principle of common-sense economics: Competition fosters quality. Competition requires the prudent use of available resources. Competition is needed to improve the circumstances of our public schools in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Vouchers are needed to facilitate and engage this competition.

Gov. Gilmore is advocating the implementation of a school voucher system. Although many people assert that a voucher system will detract from the quality of our public schools, that argument does not hold water in light of the market-driven realities of today's economic culture.

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