Like most states, Maryland is seeing clashes in public schools between people with differing worldviews. Things are especially hot in Montgomery County, where parents from various religious backgrounds are fighting children’s forced exposure to readings they believe advance pro-LGBT ideology.
Unlike many states, Maryland has not done the right thing for a free, diverse society: expanding educational freedom. Indeed, it has gone backward.The battle in Montgomery County pits religious beliefs about the nature of humanity and sexuality against desires for curricula that include all families. It also pits those who believe that no discussion of sexuality is appropriate for young children against those who believe that children must learn early on to accept all kinds of people.
The first reason is basically logistical: It would be very hard to run schools if everyone could opt out of whatever they find objectionable. The other major objection is ideological: In the name of tolerance, families must have their children exposed to material they find unacceptable. Choosing is, of course, consistent with freedom. But in this case, it misses a huge factor: Parents must pay taxes for public schools. If they want something consistent with their religious convictions, they have to pay twice.
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