Submitted by chuck higgins, Jan 2, 2008 16:54

readin',writin' rithmatic' made the greatest generation. Until you master them the rest is a undeserved luxury.
We compete in a global economy, the skills mentioned above keep us in front of the pack. Dumbing down public schools anymore than they have been will start us on the way to a second rate power.

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