sad but true League, but it's high time some organization(and I'm thinking of the national press here) to start picking up on this travesty. just like NO's, there's enough blame to go around but it's high time we recognize the problem and deal with it no matter how un-pc it may be.

for instance, I was watching Lou Dobbs last night(not my regular programming btw) discussing a new report on education. This report he was referring to said that in California, 50%, yes 50% of the blacks and hispanics were dropping out of school and 20% of the black students were not graduating. those are very alarming statistics. Obviously throwing more money at the problem is not the answer and I'm fairly sure we could all recognize what the main problems are. He did not mention any statistics on other dropout or graduating rates.

it may be a certainty that if this country does not wake up and start dealing with it, it could absolutely be devasting for future generations.

anyway, I think I'm done with my rant. lol.

I'm not interested in flaming other's, but I sure would like other opinions on this subject. Afterall, we are family here and we should be able to discuss matters such as this in a civil and productive atmosphere.

and thanks Elizabeth for taking the time to read the article, hope other's do likewise.

stagday