"Imagine all the 'hard' work teachers, parents and guidance counselors put into brainwashing every kid that he/she must go to University."
As an educator, I'm insulted by this comment. I for one do not attempt to "brainwash" any of my students in going to university or college. I want them to succeed. If that means going to community college or trade school, then so be it. If that means going to work at a restaurant for a few years, so be it...
I find it funny how people lash out at teachers and the education system, when it is highly underfunded and the job is often thankless. Teachers are the first person parents attack when there is any kind of problem with their child. Even though the problem may lie with their own problems at home... then when people in the general public think we're "brainwashing" kids, it certainly doesn't help.
Sorry if you were brainwashed, but I know at least here in Nova Scotia, we don't do that.
"Yeah, iPods are good technology, but when was the last time that people actually bought good technology for just being good technology."
Are you serious? That is precisely why I bought my iPod Mini - it works, and it works extremely well. I don't care for extraneous features, like the ones most MP3 manufacturers are pushing. Also, I bought better headphones immediately after getting my mini. I also bought a hard case for it. Most people can't even tell I have an iPod unless I tell them.
It's not a fashion statement for me. Everyone who keeps saying that people only buy them because they are "cool" is really starting to get on my nerves.
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"Imagine all the 'hard' work teachers, parents and guidance counselors put into brainwashing every kid that he/she must go to University." As an educator, I'm insulted by this comment. I for one do not attempt to "brainwash" any of my students in going to university or college. I want them to succeed. If that means going to community college or trade school, then so be it. If that means going to work at a restaurant for a few years, so be it... I find it funny how people lash out at teachers and the education system, when it is highly underfunded and the job is often thankless. Teachers are the first person parents attack when there is any kind of problem with their child. Even though the problem may lie with their own problems at home... then when people in the general public think we're "brainwashing" kids, it certainly doesn't help. Sorry if you were brainwashed, but I know at least here in Nova Scotia, we don't do that.
"...having already outstripped camera manufacturers in the photography market."
Hahahahaha. What a stupid sentence.
"Yeah, iPods are good technology, but when was the last time that people actually bought good technology for just being good technology." Are you serious? That is precisely why I bought my iPod Mini - it works, and it works extremely well. I don't care for extraneous features, like the ones most MP3 manufacturers are pushing. Also, I bought better headphones immediately after getting my mini. I also bought a hard case for it. Most people can't even tell I have an iPod unless I tell them. It's not a fashion statement for me. Everyone who keeps saying that people only buy them because they are "cool" is really starting to get on my nerves.