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Re: American Ignorance

Steve — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:29:28 -0000

I didn't know Indiana was in the middle Eastern time zone...

Re: American Ignorance

Jason Powell — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:05:04 -0000

Actually, Tim, the Middle East is in India. Sheesh. ;)

Re: American Ignorance

Tim — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:40:16 -0000

You mean India isn't in the Middle East?

Re: American Ignorance

Michael S Black — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:46:29 -0000

I'm gonna side with Dan as well. I consider my self a rather "cosmopolitan" person, and have spent over 5 years total time "in country" in Japan (over the space of say 20 calendar years), as well as many trips to SE Asia and the Indian sub-continent, and the truth is that "most" Americans really are ignorant and loutish. They lack the desire, or they fail to express it, to actively learn. Failure to learn new things and challenge old ideas will inevitably lead to ignorance, and an ignorant citizenry leads to a moribund society.

Re: American Ignorance

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:34:22 -0000

Yeah, it's a mess everywhere...

Re: American Ignorance

Marisol — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:32:08 -0000

I have to agree with Dan. Even where I'm at (Colorado), I come across ignorance. While places like Boulder seem to be very progressive, the Denver area still needs some improvement, especially in the 'burbs. During my last trip home, I became aware of ignorance even in Atlanta.

Re: American Ignorance

Ken — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:36:21 -0000

I think you are being a little harsh. While I agree with you on what it takes to support democracy, I think you are a little off on the ignorance. I see us becoming more accepting. I know the town you are talking about and things there will be backward for a long time. Place like where I live are very open and progressive. Please do not judge the whole south by just a few dick weeds.