Why would that be “more effective”? It is silly to think your “complete abolition of government schooling” campaign will succeed. The awkwardly constructed word “Communfascism” will label you as a weirdo, which is too bad because you seem smart and I probably agree with you on everything except tactics. Although there are plenty of things going on right now to be incensed about, we have to attempt to keep our anger below the surface. If it is done truly effectively as it is in Kathleen’s letter, they will know it’s there, and the unseen shark is far more threatening.
BTW, my 4 kids are being homeschooled.
Hey Charles Johnson,
Explain this Obama Youth video produced by Democrats.
Children should not be politicized, let them be children Charles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmkxY05eI0k
"Campaign" is probably too strong a word. I think of myself more as an "idea farmer" planting the seeds of an idea. Ideas are the **most** powerful thing in the universe ( literally). That the universe exists at all began as the spark of an idea in the mind of God.
As for complete abolition of government schooling why is that silly? Institutions that seem soooooo permanent can suddenly almost overnight lose their legitimacy. We have many examples. Christianity swept the pagan world very quickly. Martin Luther nailed his treatise to the church door and the Catholic Church that had existed for over a millennium was forever splintered. With the advent of the American Revolution absolute monarchies fell throughout the world.
As an institution, price-fixed, monopoly, and compulsory government K-12 schooling is really a very recent idea. Gee! Our county's government high school is celebrating its 100 anniversary this year, and my mom is 96. If Martin Luther's ideas can splinter the Catholic Church, an institution that was more than a millennium old, surely the institution of our modern compulsory government schooling ( in most states less than 150 years old) can surely crumble as well.
Also....Wherever vouchers, tax credits, and charter schools spring up, there arises long, long waiting lists of children with parents desperate to have their children accepted. Legislators will not be deaf to the cries of these politically highly organized parents. The voucher, tax credit, and voucher schools that are being organized and built will provide the infrastructure needed for complete privatization.
By the way, I believe there is a Green Dot high school in Los Angeles where the **teachers** themselves campaigned to break away from the government system. Imagine that! Teachers themselves!
The awkwardly constructed word “Communfascism” will label you as a weirdo, which is too bad because you seem smart and I probably agree with you on everything except tactics.
I agree with you about the awkward and invented word "communfascist" but honestly the enemy we are facing in our nation is neither pure Marxism or fascism. The power grab appears to be a mix of the two philosophies. If you have a suggestion for a term or expression that would better identify the problem ( enemy) I would appreciate your input.
As for being a "weirdo",...well...first they ignore, then mock ( weirdo), then they fight, and then we win! ( Paraphrasing M. Ghandi.)
Although there are plenty of things going on right now to be incensed about, we have to attempt to keep our anger below the surface.
As this refers to the larger community, I agree with you. For instance, I would **never** send my letter to a real principal. But...This is Free Republic, and essentially my letter was directed to the readers of this forum. I suppose I should have been more plain regarding my motivations and intentions for this post.
If it is done truly effectively as it is in Kathleen’s letter, they will know it’s there, and the unseen shark is far more threatening.
I agree. While the government schools exist, we should work to keep out the more brazen Marxist-fascist ( "communfascist") teaching and practices.
BTW, my 4 kids are being homeschooled.
Mine are adults now. They too were homeschooled and are successful adults.