[Niall]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

BIB. I'd like you to back up your comments here.

I came from council house, working class territory - and still remain firmly working class.

My parents certainly did not have money to squander. I certainly was never spoilt. To the contrary -if I ever made any demands for anything, you can be quite sure that I never received. I can reply for myself, and let me assure you: if I did not work hard during my private education: I didn't just receive a bollocking from my parents...

you seem to have a rather small minded percetion with regards to private education: as shown by your David Cameron went to Eton for Christs sake comment.

I'd have expected many who attended such prestigious places as Eton etc: SHOULD be making a serious impact - in one way or another (suggests you check how many people who did benefit from such privileged education .... and see how successful they were... comedians, and policitians alike. That simply proves my point .... REGARDLESS of what profession they end up in: they have taken their education seriously - enough to have used their intelligence / wit / to the very best result in their adult life.)

You didn't listen to me. I said the majority. I didn't say you got into a private school that way, were spoilt etc. I said the majority of kids at private schools probably come from a wealthy background. No where in my post did I insinuate that you did.

And yes I am against private schooling. Like I said it encourages a class based society where the rich are privileged and remain so and the poor remain less privileged. I don't like the idea that you can buy your way into a better education (which can lead to a drastically better life) and be above everyone else. I don't think thats right. Everyone should be given a level playing field in terms of schooling imo.