http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfRUMmTs0ZA&mode=related&search= <<-------watch and learn.
2007-10-18 06:05:11 · 13 answers · asked by Edwin H 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Support for the lib-Congress is down to ~14%, so I'd say the trend is in the opposite direction.
2007-10-18 06:12:48 · answer #1 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not as far as I can see, nor is there a difference to single out America from any other people. Also, dumber now as compared to when? If it is the case, we'd have to wonder why; there must be a cause. I've never seen this point raised seriously though, except by those who are trying to reform the educational system in USA. Mostly it's just another way to revile others.
2016-05-23 08:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by anjanette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, America may be the first world country, with least number of graduates, may be the hub of hi tech, but least number of literates to Know it, If simple questions like these asked why America attacked Vietnam,Korea, Iraq, Iran or Why a small beautiful country Venezuela is a threat to America,Why Cuba got such harsh treatment or where on the globe which country is, why health care is so expensive in USA, why so many children don't get what they should, What happens to the soldiers & their families who are fighting for the country? the answers would be mainly, don't know, can't say, where is Iran, not intersted, Oh! sorry, what r u talking ?
IGNORANCE IS BLISS
until then thanx
2007-10-19 09:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by the catalyst 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just Uninfromed and Misguided...If the Fairness Doctrine is passed you will Only get one Side of the Story! Call them, email and fax! Support HR Bill 2905 and Senate Bill 1748..So far Free Speech is under attack in HR Bills 254, 984, 1592 and 2015. Two Women are already in Jail in Pessnsylvania under similar State laws that are the same as those in the EC....They each face 47 year Imprisonment.
2007-10-19 02:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't be surprised. Schools are becoming social events rather than institutions of learning for many kids. You have to instill in children the desire to want to excel academically. In some cases it might be the teachers fault and in others Parents should be more involved in their child's education. The desire to learn begins at home.
2007-10-21 17:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not always the schools fault. Many students don't care for their education or the education of students around them. Many just come to school to hang out with friends or are forced to go to school. Many kids plan ahead to quit school as soon as they are legal to do so. I pretty much know this because I'm a High School junior.
2007-10-20 12:49:05 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but our schools are not doing the job.
Look at the teachers that are hired in public schools. Compare the two following resumes for a social studies teacher:
>37 year old. Navy veteran, currently in the Naval Reserve. 3.28 GPA in college, 3.83 in major (history). Minor in political science. No college varsity sports, certified to coach junior high/ high school assistant.
>24 year old. 2.80 GPA, 2.50 in major (history), no minor. Varsity wrestling in college. Certified head coaching in wrestling.
Which teacher do you think most schools will hire?
2007-10-18 16:10:20 · answer #7 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw this show...and some of this has to come from the parents getting into the faces of the school administrators too. oy...what a dilemma. In 50 years, the US will be a 3rd world country and it will be our own fault!
2007-10-21 14:10:33 · answer #8 · answered by Empress Jan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so.
Looks like they getting bettter and better.
With improvement too
With " I believe I can fly"
With "U-Tube" must be "You ask for it"
What do you think?
2007-10-18 21:55:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have capitalized "Americans". It's a proper noun.
2007-10-18 14:34:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋