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Old 02-15-2007, 02:24 PM
elwoodblues elwoodblues is offline
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Default Re: Time to write off public education?

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There's a well-worn joke that goes "what is the definition of a racist? Someone who is winning an argument against a liberal".


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The entirety of his argument was "Compared to 45 years ago," and you consider this winning the argument. There was a bold statement made in the original post, a statement that wasn't backed up in any way whatsoever, and because you happen to agree with the statement then, obviously, he was "winning" the argument.

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It is disappointing to see you drop to that level. You are usually quite cogent and reasonable.

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Maybe you can answer the question: what is fundamentally different about public education now (or 20 years ago) that makes it a disgrace compared to public education 45 years ago? My guess is that you would disagree with the assertion by HeavilyArmed that public education was not a disgrace 45 years ago, but I'm willing to hear you out on this one.
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