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I live in Germany. When it was time - some 20 years ago - to go to the army (draft), I was politically against it, did not like to go there, but went there, because I felt my conscience did not object, which would have been the only reason before the law not to go. I felt obliged to obey the law (Like...
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Here is a great post from a mother about the state of education in society: http://mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=871313
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Here's the situation. I love teaching, and I am working towards a music education degree in the state of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, I was brainwashed in my youth to think that public education was an excellent way to educate children. Now that I have been exposed to the truth, there is no turning...
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I've implemented a mailing list that does not involve Google groups. Google has been problematic for a number of people. Some of you may have started to subscribe before and gotten discouraged. Some people don't want to have to get a Google account in order to subscribe. Others were willing but...
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http://www.myngle.com/ I thought this was interesting. You basicaly can research and choose the teacher that you think would best meet your needs. Some teachers offer free introductory lessons to attract students and teachers set their own price for each lesson so there is competition for students. I...
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I saw a story many years ago that disturbed me. It involved some little girl who set up a lemonade stand. Things were going well when the city threatened her because she did not have a business permit or something along those lines. I am surprised they didn't sick the IRS on her for not paying her...
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Man, how deeply sad and depressing that is. I certainly have had my share of childhood bullying and beatings by other kids. Of course, the bullies in school are just an effect of families and a system that is backed by violence. You can tell just in these documentaries by the questions or topics they...
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I've been practically obsessed with the idea of a "One Book List" that would constitute what you would read if you became tabula rasa and needed to re-accumulate your knowledge. I have compiled a spread sheet of my work thus far, and while it needs to be winnowed down, it's certainly...
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Long time listener, just getting back involved in the FDR community. I am a senior mathematics major and paramedic @ a midwestern university, and as part of our (laughable) curriculum we must have a "senior seminar" course that attempts to integrate our major, ethics, politics, etc. The culmination...
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My name is Red and I am a 19 year old Deist. Was basically a Fascist a good part of my life b4 I turned to Anarchism. Once I turned to Anarchism, I wondered if anybody else thought like me and I found this. It is kind of interesting that I turned to Anarchism without any external influence. This is my...