[David Isaac]

I do not know where the author gets his information on the difference in performance of students between 1970 and the mid 90's, referring to them as roughly equal, when there have been so many other studies that have shown performance to have actually declined. I don't suppose anyone could think of a reason why those in power would want our people to be dumbed down.

Sometimes evil things happen precisely because someone wishes it to be so. When one considers all of the ills that have befallen this country, both at home and abroad, it is difficult to keep one's hand from straying towards the Reynold's Wrap. No?

[dark_lord]

Sometimes evil things happen precisely because someone wishes it to be so.

Read the "Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis, if you have not already read it. It is 60 years old but still (and always) very accurate. Yes, sometimes evil things do happen because someone wishes it to be so.