There may be some truth to the "dumb down the masses" sentiment. Heck, look at how much emphasis we put on public education these days!
(well, to be fair, conservatives have been gutting the public school system, trying to ruin it so they can come in with their school choice and school vouchers proposals so they can look like saviors. It's all a part to try to get rid of the "liberal" school system and the teacher's union.)
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Date: 2008-08-14 01:07 pm (UTC)(well, to be fair, conservatives have been gutting the public school system, trying to ruin it so they can come in with their school choice and school vouchers proposals so they can look like saviors. It's all a part to try to get rid of the "liberal" school system and the teacher's union.)