Re: Just Wondering

In article <Pine.LNX.4.64.0811071722190.20198@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Tom Anderson <twic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Fri, 7 Nov 2008, David wrote:

"Omelet" <ompomelet@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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In article <4914130e$0$31805$afc38c87@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"David" <forgotwhy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

She thinks Africa is a country

So do a lot of people...

Geographical ignorance is rampant. It's why we need to improve our
schools.

IMHO the best way to do that is to find out how to _motivate_ kids to
learn! Get them to care.

Uh, that would be a challenge!

A good start would be separate girls and boys schools. I truly believe
in that.

Yes of course, - Charles prolly had that kind of schooling - and look how he
turned out!

I went to an all-boys school. Wouldn't recommend it!

tom

Bet you paid better attention to your schoolwork.
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