A quick observation today:
After reading Bob Herbert's article on how America's educational system and values are going down the drain, I have to say that I couldn't have said it better myself. I only wish to point out that if the U.S. has fallen to 12th among 36 nations who harbor young people with college degrees, a hollow-brained culture may not be entirely to blame. Did Mr. Herbert stop to consider that many young people may not be going to university due to the lack of funding - i.e. money? Attending college is no longer an affordable goal for the average middle-class family (or what's left of the middle class). Most kids are choosing cheaper, 2 year degrees or certificates. Due to economic woes, colleges are raising the price on tuition. If you can't get a college education at the age of 24 or 25 because Financial Aid says your family income exceeds the limits, you may be forced to settle for clerical or blue-collar jobs. Because bills need to be paid and families need to be fed.
Maybe the current popularity of zombies in our culture reflects the numb barbarian brains inside our heads, as a result of too much tv/Hershey bars/iPhone/computer/add distraction here. Mix in a bad economy and you have a perfect explanation.
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The Matrix: Well aware that many other countries have higher rankings than the US in every category that defines "civilized" (infant mortality, poverty levels, education), those whose self interest is tied to the notion of American Supremacy have demonized these countries in the usual ways;
Socialist, wine drinking, foreign. The "elites" of both parties, having visited these lands, know better Those who prefer, or can only afford,the Gondolas and Eiffel Towers of Las Vegas do not. Fear grows best in ignorant soil.
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