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In reply to the discussion: Pat McCrory Lashes Out Against 'Educational Elite' And Liberal Arts College Courses [View all]dotymed
(5,610 posts)report for re-education?
Sadly, I think it would mainly be made-up of older citizens. "They" have been pretty successful during the last 30 years in abolishing critical thinking skills since reaganism has been introduced.
Thankfully we do have some bright (probably more than I realize) young people who reject the status quo.
They have attempted to thoroughly indoctrinate them into learning only job skills.
I remember many years ago when "they" began requiring drug testing in our local H.S. for kids that were involved in extra-curricular activities or who drove to school. I was one of the very few parents against the policy.
1) it was against the 5th amendment
2) how would they get any kids off of drugs if they could not be exposed to alternatives
3) the list goes on.
"Their" response? "When these young people graduate they will have to be drug tested for employment anyway."
My kids friends thought I was a cool dad, but I just wanted these young people to have rights. I wasn't saying they should get high...