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3. It really does seem, at times, that being well read and well informed is considered detrimental.

Thu Dec 22, 2016, 10:10 AM

Dec 2016

Some appear to be convinced that ignorance is something to be proud of.

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Yes, there is shame in not knowing [View all] kpete Dec 2016 OP

Voters have a moral obligation to do due diligence. NT Girard442 Dec 2016 #1

These Days, RobinA Dec 2016 #2

They seem to see themselves as "untainted".....nt 2naSalit Dec 2016 #4

Untainted by a single scintilla Mc Mike Dec 2016 #7

Precisely. 2naSalit Dec 2016 #8

Blame the Politicians Ruining Our Schools Lonestarblue Dec 2016 #5

Welcome, Lonestar. My wife's AFT. Mc Mike Dec 2016 #6

very well said....i totally agree nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #9

Good teachers are the most important and powerful force possible. byronius Dec 2016 #11

My husband taught high school in a rural area radical noodle Dec 2016 #13