When I saw that we were going to be reading,"Idiot Nation", by Michael Moore I instantly thought, "Oh great here we go." However, it wasn't nearly as bad as I imagined it would be. Moore gave a lot of appalling facts throughout the entire read, yet we have no idea where he has got any of this information. He has accused politicians, as well as others, of stating things that don't turn out to be true, but how do we know if the knowledge that he is sharing with us is indeed accurate. I thought it was so hypocritical and hilarious how Moore went on and on about the education, or the lack there of, of Politicians and Americans in general, and he actually was a college drop out!
I did agree with Moore's take on our countries education. Politicians spend so much time pointing blame on everyone but themselves. Sources of media, such as MTV, is not helping educate our child, but I agree it is certainly not the root of the our nation's children not being properly educated. We as a nation do not value are teachers. Teachers and schools are not given the resources so they can sufficiently teach. There's not enough books and materials, kids have to share, and because of that it effects how a teacher can teach their students. I know in the elementary school that my boys attend there isn't an "official" library, just like Moore suggested is happening around the country. For a time they had their make shift library in the cupboards of the kitchen. Now, I think, they stuffed it in a small corner room.
It is hard to believe that in cities, such as NYC and Washington DC, public schools can be so horrible, however this isn't the first time that I've heard of it. You would think it would be the opposite. You would think that in DC, in our nation's capital, you would find some of the finest schools in the country. Instead schools are falling apart, and they don't even have toilet paper, that is unacceptable. Although our local schools do not have all the materials that each student needs I'm at least grateful that I know that my kids are in safe, nice schools.
Strike In Geology
10 months ago
I did not see any references at the end of the writing. It made me think the same as you did. Where did he get the information and how much research did he himself do?
ReplyDeleteI agree that we have soom nice school buildings in the area.
Schools in Colorado have a good sytem going on with the advertising to make extra money.
I had a similar thought about the lack of reference. I also thought that it was interesting that he was a college drop out. It is a scary thought that school in this country have slipped through the cracks like that. It is unfortunate that children are going to school in those conditions. It makes me truly grateful for this area and the schools I was able to attend at home though!
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