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----- Original Message ----- From: <vance(a)neurotica.com> To: "R. D. Davis" <rdd(a)rddavis.org> Cc: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 4:22 PM Subject: Re: air filters It used to be immigrants coming to the USA had problems with English because it wasn't taught in their schools (if they even went to school). Today foreign schools teach English better then most English schools while foreign students probably try harder to learn then the vast majority of American youth. When I was in college during the late 80's and early 90's the foreign students were the ones trying very hard to study and learn everything while most Americans were off at the frat house getting drunk. Its easy to get fat and lazy when you live in the land of plenty and consider yourself to be destined to have a good job and life because your an American. People from countries outside the USA have to try very hard to get the same opportunities we take for granted here and are not eager to blow it if they are one of the lucky few to make it here. Ever wonder why most post graduate courses in college are flooded with people of other countries? The problem I have with political correctness is that students today are not graded like they used to be, who actually flunks out of English in elementary schools even if they cant read? Its not politically correct to tell a parent their kid is stupid because it will make them feel bad. Are we better off with "no child is left behind" in our school system when it just lowers the requirements so everybody can get an A and pass (are schools even using a grading system anymore or just pass/fail with everyone passing?). .