I think you described the situation very well. I learned about the Berlin Airlift in the 7th grade. However, I was never taught about the Berlin Airlift. It was in my Social Studies book, and I read ahead.
Your piece would be a good op ed.
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I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet
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