On 15/01/14 01:59, Jim Henderson wrote:
> Well said, John.  I couldn't agree with you more.  Especially here in the 
> US, and as a smarter person in school growing up, I was ridiculed, 
> teased, and bullied (though my "bullying" wasn't anywhere near what kids 
> these days seem to be subjected to).
> 

I feel for the younger you. I was lucky in being strong enough to take
care of myself. There are one or two people out there who will still
remember the effect of a knee in the groin - not a dignified response,
but effective just the same.

> All because I was smart, somewhat socially awkward, and "gifted" (gawd, I 
> *hate* that term) generally and at playing the violin.
> 

At last! Someone else who played the violin. Do you still play or did
you do as I did and give up because of the bullying? I took up the
guitar instead - gave me more street-cred.

> Meanwhile, we wonder (at least here in the US) why education is failing.
> 
> I guess it's because we don't believe in God hard enough.  Yeah, that 
> must be it - it certainly can't be because STEM education standards 
> absolutely suck in a lot of the US.  It couldn't possibly have to do with 
> anything about believing that "creationism" is science and "evolution" is 
> a myth.  Couldn't f*cking have anything to do with that.
> 

We seem to be getting a similar mindset over here in UK.

> Kinda a hot button for me, and I'm overtired and a bit stressed.  Sorry, 
> carry on. ;)

No need to apologise. I am aware of (some of) the complexities in your life.

John (raising a cup of coffee in Jim's direction)
-- 
Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children

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