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Ilander · 10-17-2006, 10:36 AM

Fact #1 about American education:

Everyone is above average.

#2

If you don't have a degree, they'll ship your job off to Mexico or China or Cambodia, or...

#3

Even after college, it can still be hard to find a job.

Education 'round my neck of the woods is treated like the lucky man's escape from the poverty of Appalachian Kentucky...so, I treat it seriously, but lemme tell you, UK (and other universities) have the same environment high schools have, in some ways.

You only have to learn if you want to learn...challenging yourself has punitive results...and you're still going to be surrounded by idiots.

The biggest difference is now you're poor.

10-17-2006, 10:36 AM	#8
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	Fact #1 about American education: Everyone is above average. #2 If you don't have a degree, they'll ship your job off to Mexico or China or Cambodia, or... #3 Even after college, it can still be hard to find a job. Education 'round my neck of the woods is treated like the lucky man's escape from the poverty of Appalachian Kentucky...so, I treat it seriously, but lemme tell you, UK (and other universities) have the same environment high schools have, in some ways. You only have to learn if you want to learn...challenging yourself has punitive results...and you're still going to be surrounded by idiots. The biggest difference is now you're poor. __________________ Is that what you really want to say?