Governments Grants to Schools

'EIN News says, " U.S. Senate Pressed to Aid Obama on Energy Education. More than 100 schools, student groups and nonprofit organizations have signed a letter pressing the Senate to provide the money President Obama has sought for his Re-Energyse program, which is aimed at building the intellectual capacity to transform the country's energy system. The letter, drafted by the Breakthrough Institute and sent to Senate offices this week, comes after the education program was cut to zero by a Senate committee from Mr. Obama's $115 million request. (nytimes.com)".

Schools are like the average person. They like free stuff, especially if it's easy to get it by signing a petition or writing a letter. I am a proponent of education financially supported by parents and even socialized to the extent of the local community. I can tolerate a little organization and control by the state, but the federal government should be out.
We obviously don't need Energy Education. Any federal money dumped on a school for this claimed purpose will likely be spent on other things. Practical energy usage involves basic understanding of chemistry, physics, geology, transportation, marketing, general business practices, and politics. All of these are presently being taught by so-called reputable colleges and universities. Let's not bait them to become unreliable and deceptive through offers of taxpayer money.
Congratulations to the Senate Committee that cut Pres. Obama's request for $115 million to zero. Spending reductions are the general order of the day. Please associate yourself with the committee that has taken this forward step and do what you can to support it.'