Perhaps the reason that special education is the first example of fair, not equal has something to do with my thirty year-old autistic brother and the fact that I have worked with individuals with special needs for most of my life. Who knows?
From a purely academic standpoint, one could argue special education should only invest an amount less than or equal to the financial return.
Special needs kids can be expensive.
I have never heard anyone argue we should stop funding things like my job and I hope nobody ever brings it up.
Now, to bring balance to the Force:
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