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In reply to the discussion: Our Education System Sucks [View all]stopdiggin
(15,645 posts)and is still not a solid argument in favor of facing today's job market and economy - with a high school diploma or (as you previously suggest) something even less. I'm sorry - but as much as you point to personal experiences - the broader picture just simply does not back up your point of view. And plenty of evidence to say that you're just plain wrong.
Even the military is no longer accepting dummies that haven't graduated from high school. Tell you something? Some degree of education (and we're not talking typewriting, shop class, or base level addition/subtraction math) is of benefit to bearer, the workforce, and society as a whole. (just as the military has determined over the years)
And the fact that you doggedly argue against such a simple truth ... Frankly pretty discouraging.
But, with that - I think both of us have pretty much had our opportunity to say our piece ...
And, I'll bid you goodnight - and adieu.
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