I'm thankful too, Jill

Personally, I can't bear to see Bush's mug on the TV any more, so I didn't even consider watching last night's State of the Union address. I had a similar attitude about Nixon back in the day. So when I heard he came out with another proposal for vouchers, I was glad to see these excellent local responses from Jill Wynns and Lorraine Woodruff-Long.

abc7news.com: President Bush proposes new education plan 1/28/08:

'I'm thankful this is the last State of the Union George Bush will give because every year he has proposed federal voucher programs,' said San Francisco School Board Member Jill Wynns.

San Francisco school board's Jill wynns has heard this all before from the president and isn't impressed.

The plan would give public school students federal money -- to transfer to another district or use it for tuition at a private or faith based school.

'The question is, is this the best way to use tax dollars and put the money in the private system where there isn't government oversight and accountability?' said Lorraine Woodruff from Parents for Public Schools.

Lorraine Woodruff long heads up 'Parents for Public Schools.' A mother of two kids herself, she says President Bush's plan takes away money from public schools.

'It's a lot of money that's being out into a program that is something not proven to truly make a difference for low income students,' said Woodruff."

I'm told there is video for this segment, but ABC 7 keeps it well hidden!