[Mr. K]

"And your assumptions about her background and lack of education make you feel like you are better"

My assumptions are based on the fact that she is 19 and still a high school senior, who cannot read and can barely speak. Let's face it, she does not have a bank president job anywhere in her future.

My assumptions also include that in the USA everyone is pretty much guaranteed high school education, but I guess taking advantage of that would be "acting white" huh?

What they should be teaching these kids is that life is tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid. (And even tougher still if you're WILLFULLY stupid.)

[Alex Murphy]

...she is 19 and still a high school senior, who cannot read and can barely speak....in the USA everyone is pretty much guaranteed high school education

Your tax dollars at work. Remember this woman, the next time your local school district asks to raise your taxes to "fix" the school system.

[wbill]

My assumptions also include that in the USA everyone is pretty much guaranteed high school education

When I was in HS 20(cough)-odd years ago... If you showed up semi-regularly, you were pretty much assured a diploma.

I can't imagine that it's gotten MORE difficult to receive one.