[DIRTYSECRET]

That was a good article. Lennon showed what’s wrong with our public school system.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Once there was a time..

[Robert DeLong]

It was a good article, but I think it is Murray that shows us what is wrong with the educational system in America. Lennon never matriculated in American higher education, and his formative education was provided in England. Now it could possibly be argued that the educational systems are very similar, but having never seen the British educational system I can not attest to that.

Lennon was a victim, so to speak but I really hate using that word because he refused to allow himself to be a victim, of their educational system. While it kept him out of their higher educational system, it opened the door for him on the path that suited his personality. It allowed him to be rebellious, while also allowing him to nurture his gift of creativity.

One of my most favorite songs by him is Working Class Hero. Why? Because it really tells his entire life story, and if you want to be a success there is no better venue than his chosen career.

[Robert DeLong]

P.S. I offered up that song by Ten Years After, as another example beyond John Lennon. I'd love to change the world, but I don't know what to do, so I'll just leave it up to you.

Lyrics "I'd Love To Change The World"