[skimbell]

That's why the government (public school system) doesn't want you reading.

Didn't the government in the 16, 17 and 1800's also make it a crime to teach slaves how to read/write.

Coincidence?

[mc5cents]

Didn't the government in the 16, 17 and 1800's also make it a crime to teach slaves how to read/write. Coincidence?

Hmmmm. Now that is a scary thought indeed. But you may be on to something. Orwell called it Newspeak but it achieves the same purpose no matter how it is done.