actually I never mentioned working harder, but it wouldn't hurt any program...I think if you look at my history you will see I acknowledge differences in rural public schools and privates...I think you will also see I have no problem with a multiplier...I have only stated that to be fair open zone schools, public or private should get the same one...my point had little to do with anything other than to say a totally level playing field is only a dream...all schools...public or private have advantages and disadvantages...some have littel affect on wins or losses...others have a bigger afffect...and to your final point...sure I have my thoughts (like everyone on this board) as to what is fair, but I can tell you my littel private school will play were ever we are put...5A...aid giving...this year we were afffected by the multiplier and had to move to 2A...we didn't once complain...we went to work and we had a great year...much better than most had expected...sorry if I hit a nerve...I really was just commenting on the unrealilty of a playing field ever really being level...