The success of democracy in America depends substantially on the strength of our community institutions: families and neighborhoods, public schools, religious institutions, charitable organizations, civic groups and other voluntary associations. In these social networks, the values and character of our citizens are formed, as we learn the habits and skills of self government, and acquire an understanding of our common rights and responsibilities as citizens.
This example text from a political party manifesto is sceptical towards state expenditure on education, for example in favour of study fees or private schools