Flatlander
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In your platform, you make reference to the institution of a Civilian Defense Force. Could you expand upon this idea? Please include an overview of the idea, the functions, the benefits you perceive, etcetera.
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How/why would that come to pass?Kaith Rustaz said:It may have physical side effects. Better self esteem, less depression, less promiscuity/obesity/etc.
Kaith Rustaz said:Some of these items can be added painlessly to existing classes. Most schools (grade/high) require a health class of some kind for example.
I do agree with you on the 'iffyness'. I see it as some will 'get it' and some won't. Even a small 10% annual increase in involved citizens will add up in time. I think that feeling you 'can' make a difference will lead many more people to try than we have today.
Kaith Rustaz said:Unfortunately, it is not the job of the Federal government to cover that level of education. That is the job of the state and local communities, as well as the parents.
Keith Rustaz said:I believe that by encouraging private investment into our education system that we can provide our kids up to date training with modern equipment, without adding to our already over taxsed population.
That is a valid concern, and one which I do agree with. However, right now, the education standards in NY are not the same as those in GA or CA. A rough 'framework' designed by educators to determine what is the minimum 'everyone should know' may be something worth study. We must however allow for regional 'specialties' in the curiculum.PeachMonkey said:Unfortunately, leaving education entirely to state and local communities will result in vast disparities in quality and curriculum (beyond what those we already see based on socio-economic class).
I agree with your worries, but believe them to be unfounded. Today, companies earn millions if not billions in tax breaks by donating to the schools. Apple attracted a generation to it's Mac platform by donating hardware. Many of those people now make excellent livings as designers and artists. Apple didn't say "only teach them Mac stuff". Today, our schools are either lacking in computers or struggling along with outdated and ill repaired PCs. Text books are decades out of date, maps hopelessly so, and billions wasted due to poor heating/cooling systems and enviromentally unfriendly buildings.My worry here revolves around the fact that private corporations are not known for their long-term thinking, and in the short term, these corporations have little interest in education beyond those basic skills they see necessary for their wage-slaves. This focus will leave such items as history, geography, the arts, and even certain sciences by the wayside.
All right Kaith! You've got the politispeak down perfectly! I'd say you are ready for 2008!Kaith Rustaz said:I firmly believe that the best way to defend our 'way of life' and to improve it, is to build our future. Our future is our kids. By educating them, by instilling into them the ideals behind this country, by equiping them with the best we can, they can restore the shine to America.