Will Vouchers Rise Up and Sink Bush's Education Reform Plan?

Let the education tug of war begin...It seemed everyone in Washington had a new (and , of course, bang-up) education plan.  Everyone, from the new president to Democrats in Congress, was flagging down roving reporters to display their policy acumen and dedication to education reform...It's not clear whether vouchers would actually be the kiss of death to any education reform package.  Certainly at this point, says David Paris, professor of government at Hamilton College and an expert in education reform, the word "voucher" has taken on a political life of its own, and its introduction could wreck havoc on the education debate.  "If the conversation turns to vouchers, the air will be poisoned," he says.