“The citizen must not be allowed to DEVELOP free thinking, which is why (imo), memorization is no longer emphasized in ANYthing”
That is a very good observation and evaluation.
I thank God I never had children. I used to consider it a curse but now I see it as a kindness to an old woman who does not have to witness the decline.
I sometimes think I'm off my rocker because of responses (or non responses) with some of the things I say .... not that I CARE if someone thinks that ....
/8^)
BTW ... I have about 500 volunteer cherry tomatoes that come up every year (I no longer plant tomatoes) that no body ever wants ... I can't sell a 10" healthy tomato (just because it's cherry) for $.50 !!!