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[–] JasSmith 6 points 2 weeks ago

This is the issue I have with privatisation. I actually think the private sector can and does do many things very well. However, when it comes time to tender bids, the contracts are so often lacking in monitoring and damages. Without a heavy penalty for this stuff, and knowing that quality controls are loose, bids are lowballed and quality is poor. This makes it appear that privatisation is cost effective, but users suffer. Any privatisation needs to occur via a third party tender and monitoring arm of government, else I think it safer for the state to directly administer childcare (and healthcare).