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Originally Posted by abaya
Sometimes though, very rarely, I contemplate going back to teach US History and fighting that massive brick wall in American public education. Sometimes I think it's the most responsible thing that I could be doing with my time (particularly since I already have the qualifications for it, so I could step right back into it with my teaching certificate and advanced degree). But sometimes I don't want to think about facing that wall again... it all feels so pointless at times. It's the same feeling I get around here sometimes.
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Unless you are financially forced or can find a school that's a really good fit I wouldn't do it. I hit a brick wall in the justice system when I transfered from one county to another. I went from a system where the rules and laws mattered to one where they were merely "suggestions." And the ends justified the means at every turn. I banged my head on a brick wall there for eight years. I ended up talking an early retirement. My chill pill these days looks a lot like a sunny beach.
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Originally Posted by Coolyo
I believe that everything factual stated there is true;
However, I've heard that rant so much, it's almost becoming a cliché. Take some Kanchou chill pills, man.
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I believe if you met me you'd find I'm a very chilled person, no medication needed. I just find some things amazing. Hitler? Bad guy, everyone (ok almost everyone) agrees Hitler was evil. The guy wanted to wipe out entire race of people. Yet step back 50,60 or 70 years from Hitler and the US was trying to wipe out the indigenous population, an entire race(s?) of people. Travel around Germany and I think finding a statue of Hitler will not be an easy task, in fact I think any such display would be illegal. Travel around the western US and you'll find several statues of "heroes" of the "Indian wars."
In the end it may work out for what's left of the tribal population in the US. They seem to be winning back the county one hand of black jack at a time.