Pluvious
Pluvious's JournalThis incident begs the question...
I was taught the slide rule in 8th grade
I learned how to do long division with a pencil and paper in 6th grade
I learned cursive writing in 1st grade
In HS I was taught how to write a research paper by using the library, index cards with sources of the information and details I discovered.
With changing tools, inevitably comes changing needs of what skills to learn.
Adjustments must follow to what and how we teach our youth.
Back during the buildup for our invasion of Iraq...
… I was breakfasting in a cafe, and likely talking too loud.
I was vociferously voicing my objections to my mates about the ongoing drumbeat of arguments (suspected lies) pushing us towards war…
Another table the diners all got up to leave, except one older man turned from their party and came over to my table; glaring daggers at me, he screamed through clinched teeth:
“I WAS IN VIETNAM!!!”
…and stalked off.
Leaving a suddenly silent restaurant behind.
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