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<p>I like to go a few different public beaches. At a NH beach that we go
to sometimes, they charge $2/hour for parking. At another beach along
the Maine coast, they charge $1/hour for parking. I do enjoy the
public service of parking at both beaches but they charge different
prices for various reasons. Or maybe that’s what the market will bear.</p>
<p>State universities do provide a public service. They provide education
at a discount to in-state students. That discount can vary, of course.
And it might vary in a market-based manner.</p>
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<p>Public high schools do charge what the market will bear. They just
charge in the aggregate for all students. Take a look at average
student expenditures in wealthy districts compared to middle-class
districts. Why are they different? Because the locals can afford
much higher property taxes for their local schools.</p>
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<p>That’s a slogan. We really don’t believe that. At least we don’t raise
our kids as if we believe that.</p>