“…NOTES 1. For a more developed discussion of this problem, see Stillwaggon, 2012. 2. Mann makes his point even more explicit in his direct appeal to wealthy landowners, whose tax support was necessary for the stable establishment of public schools statewide: Finally, in regards to those who possess the largest shares in the stock of worldly goods, could there, in your opinion, be any police so vigilant and effective, for the protection of all the rights of person, property and character, as such a sound and comprehensive education and training, as our system of Common Schools could be made to impart; and would not the payment of a sufficient tax to make such education and training universal, be the cheapest means of self protection and insurance?…”