Author Rob Henderson coined the powerful term “luxury beliefs” to describe certain altruistic beliefs held by upper-class elites that, when paired with public policy, actually severely damage lower classes. One such belief is opposition to school choice. It particularly harms vulnerable children, as my seven siblings and I experienced ourselves. 

Our family spent time on welfare, accepted church pantry food, and used free health clinics. We lived in tents, including one in a Maryland campground where my mother gave birth to my older brother.