C-J on monopoly power: roads bad; schools good

Here's what I wrote to the C-J (wearing my econ prof hat) about their recent story and editorial on single-bid contracts for the provision of roads. I don't think they published it, but in any case, here it is:

I'm glad to see the C-J's continuing concern about a government monopoly in the provision of Kentucky roads-- through single-bid contracts.

Now, if we can just see the same concern extended to the government's monopoly power in the provision of elementary and secondary education!