It really isn't very hard to find just a few things that if implemented, would make the United States and even greater country. As I look at the greed, the failing political system, a government that cannot be trusted, a public school system that is in danger of collapse, the thought arises that asks the question, can these things be fixed?
By addressing these issues one by one, we can better visualize our problems. First, the greed that has shaken America is found in financial institutions, insurance companies, banks,etc is so widespread, the cause cannot be laid at the feet of just one person. I believe it is learned in our institutions of "higher learning." Are not most of those employed by these institutions graduates of some college?
Second, the failing political system in America is observed on our television sets every day. Republican and Democrats blaming each other for problems when both are equally responsible. Each party would have you believe that they are always right and the other always wrong. Where did they get their ideas? Many politicians are lawyers. The question then arises, where did they get their training? The answer: Institutions of "higher learning."
The government of the United States, whether run by Democrats of Republicans, is failing its citizens. Entitlements tacked on to a major bill just to buy a vote. Lobbyists providing individual members of our government with thousands of dollars if they will vote a certain way. Are not the majority of our presidents, senators, and house members graduates of institutions of "higher learning?"
What can we say about our public schools? Are they failing our country or what. Millions of dollars are spent each year on our schools and yet they are getting worse, rather than better. There are many reasons for this that I do not have space to address, but let me just ask a simple question. Are not all administrators and teachers graduates of institutions of "higher learning?"
Get the drift? Fixing our institutions of higher learning will go a long way in fixing the problems of America. Next time, we will offer a solution to fix colleges and universities.
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John- I would say it needs to start even earlier. I'm seeing the switch in Rockwood Schools, something as small as moving from extrinsic to intrinsic values/rewards. Instead of giving the kids something every time they do something well, they are focusing on the feeling of pride one feels for doing the right thing. Sounds small, right? Not really. Something we battle every semester is the feeling of entitlement from students. Entitlement as in, "What will you give me to get me to get that A? I deserve it for showing up, right?" I am excited that Rockwood is also focusing on "The Seven Habits" this year as their character theme. Small but effective steps.
As for the institutions of higher learning, I do agree some change needs to be made there. My list would take another post entirely. :)
Keep writing, John. We need to hear it.
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