[Tax-chick]

When I explained to him that a longer school day should not be used for warehousing or babysitting our youth he said, "Don't be absurd! That's the only reason taxpayers are supporting your ghastly institution!"

(I made that up.)

[muawiyah]

Why do I want to believe Rahm actually thought that.

Hey, that's because as crazy as he is (certifiably so) he's still smarter and more rational than the thugs and criminals who work for him.

He thought he wanted that job too!

[Aevery_Freeman]

Doesn't mean that it isn't true. As a teacher I know full well that our primary purpose is to keep kids out of the house while both parents work and our secondary purpose is to keep kids off of the streets while both parents work.

Mom has to work to pay the taxes for the social ills caused by moms working, you know.