jvikings1

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Poetry is not practical use. You don’t write or talk like that in the real world. It might be fun, but it is far less useful than writing papers, giving speeches, learning proper sentence structure, etc. And it’s not about pure memorization. Rather it’s about learning and then applying. And with more practice and quality critical feedback, you get better.

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In my experience, far too much time is spent on things like poetry over learning the actual English language. As a result, kids don’t know how the write or speak properly. Poetry has little use in the real world and can be learned as a hobby (maybe even through an extra-cuticular). I’m more indifferent to Shakespeare because of his individual impact on history. And the focus on his stuff seems to be relatively minor (mainly Romeo and Juliet). The Bible and Quran have lots of historical value. No, novels and short stories (depending on the subject) are fine. Some plays as well, though I’m more skeptical of them.

Some of the questions make it impossible for me to answer, so I'll answer as best I can here. 1. I support giving parents and localities options. If that is public, charter, religious private, non-religious private, online, co-op, or homeschool, it is up to the families according to their kids' needs. Any attempt to ban private schools or home schooling should be met with resistance (and potential uprising if need be). Children are not property of the state. 2. Negative as they currently exist. 3. Yes. 4. Ban all public unions. They are good for nothing except extorting the taxpayers. 5. Parents. 6. Gender identity, sexual orientation, abortion, sex ed, poetry, some political issues (government class is fine), video games, taylor swift, Spanish class (at least as a requirement). Note: private schools have more leeway on some topics because parents can just not send their kids there if they disagree. 7. Yes, but not with force/coercion (ex. teacher leads prayer group that students voluntarily join - allow a parent to override a kid's decision). A general moment of silence in the actual classroom is ok. 8. See above. 9. Not sure what this question refers to. 10. Bad. Kids know they can't be failed and act accordingly. 11. Republicans - the party of parental choice (at least according to their platform). 12. Seek alternative schooling options for the area. Lobby for state school choice programs (and funding). Utilize outside funding options (depending on what strings are attached). 13. No. 14. No - college does not train one to be a surgeon. Require things that actually matter and ensure proper training. 15. Prepare a person for their career. 16. Not at public universities. Private universities can set their own policies on this topic. 17. Yes. Protecting academic freedom makes sense at the university level. 18. Yes. 19. Yes. 20. Yes. 21. No. 22. Depends on the program and university. Can't really answer generally. 23. Unsure - would have to have more details about what this would mean before giving an answer. 24. Some yes, some no. 25. Some yes, some no. 26. Orient them towards real world careers. 27. Depends on a person's career. 28. Bad degree choice. 29. Abolish government loans, which drive up prices. When universities deceive borrowers, use endowments to pay back some of the loans. 30. I am not familiar with those countries or if their methods could be effective in the US. 31. Yes, specifically the private school education I received. 32. A little yes.

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@vcczar what were the updated rules on war chest points?

Attack shortking on right wing activism

Sorry, I was at a hockey game this evening right after class. No spending.

Better yet. Try to be an opposing fan walking out of an Eagles game.

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Attack Willthescout on non-college

1 on Latinos

Attack CE2 on reform

1 no college