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Re: SamIam post# 813

Thursday, 09/06/2007 6:38:00 PM

Thursday, September 06, 2007 6:38:00 PM

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Hi, Terry

I lean toward your view that "we're approaching an eruption of historical proportion." I'm not sure of it, but I think the possibility is there. As a matter of fact, I've seen calls for a revolution on the internet. It is one of the reasons I keep trying to encourage people to think about an alternative to the political structure that created our current government.

The idea of a paradigm shift in thinking is a good one. I'm not sure how such shifts occur. As a matter of fact, I'm so slow-witted I don't even recognize them, except in hindsight. Since I lack the wit to inspire a paradigm shift, I keep plodding along doing my best to find a better way.

Your comments about the struggle to overcome racial barriers is appropriate. It is difficult to change public attitudes. I may see the racial matter a bit differently than you because progress on that front has been made during my lifetime. Not, some would say, as much as "should have been" made, but I can't argue that because I have no way to quantify "should have been". I can look back and see a major change since my childhood. I don't think I'd classify the change as a paradigm shift, though.

Your comments on our educational system are worthy of much more thought than the few comments I can make. When you say "Our educational system has been developed to restrict intelligence rather than to promote it. There is no conducive atmosphere for creativity." I tend to share your view. As you know, I attended a one-room schoolhouse in grade school. We had rules of behavior but they were nothing like the regimentation we see today.

I know many people are concerned about these conditions, but changing them is complex and difficult. What proportion of our students are creative, and, more importantly, how can we identify them and in what way can we treat them differently. I suspect that "creativity" (like an interest in politics) waxes and wanes throughout our lives. I'm not sure you can say "Johnny" is creative. He may only be creative in certain circumstances. So, while I understand ... and even agree ... with what you say, I'm not sure how it can be improved. I certainly don't think it is an easy matter that a layman like me can resolve.

Actually, Terry, I don't think the founders did consider the rights "of all individuals irregardless of the color of their skin." They sidestepped the issue of race and left it for future generations to deal with. I've read strong criticism for the founders for doing that, but I'm more inclined to think they did the best they could ... at that time.

And, finally, I don't think the founders (or the Constitution they drafted) intended to prevent a society of free thinkers ... but ... I must admit I've never considered the possibility, either. Can you give me a reason to entertain such a notion?

(I just saw your most recent post. I'll respond as quickly as I can, but it may take me a day or so).

Fred

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