Posted by music store owner on August 23, 2003 at 12:41:27:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Cheap Instruments Are Here posted by And... on August 23, 2003 at 12:06:21:
You're right on target.
Most everyone has been programmed to send their kids to "KOLLIJ", where they "experience" a "liberal arts program" (nothing in particular, but perhaps an slightly extra smattering of something called their "major"). Many of these young people actually believe they're "workin' real hard" - as do many of their parents.
At this point, they know a little about a few things (about as much as one could learn by READING AND STUDYING GOOD BOOKS (except everyone watches cable T.V. and "reality" shows instead) and consider themselves "educated" and qualified to enter the workforce. Further, the things that these young folks leave KOLLIJ "knowing" (even in the MATHMATICAL and TECHNICAL field...???) are completely shaded by ONE political viewpoint.
As long as the Chinese are willing to sell Americans stuff for "throw-away" prices, Americans will be fat 'n' happy...but what happens when the Chinese standard of living eventually equals that of the know-nothing/do-nothing Americans?
music store "not raising my kids this way, and noting the societal friction for not following the worn path" owner