| | Okay, so I was thinking: “I’m doing my homework at midnight instead of sleeping. Why don’t I just go to bed?” “Because this is due tomorrow.” “Why don’t I just give up?” “Because then you’ll fail.” “Why does it matter?” “Because this is a major grade.” “So?” “So your entire grade will go down.” “And why does that matter?” “Because you need good grades to pass.” “Why do I need to pass?” “So that you can move on to the next grade.” “Why does it matter?” “You need to go to college.” “Why do I need college?” “Because that will let you get a really good job.” “Why do I want a really good job?” “Because it will give you lots of money.” There. We need go no further. This little extract clearly shows one unmistakable fact: everything revolves around money. Does this really seem healthy? Do we really want a society based on such mundane ideals as personal wealth? Is this what our nation was founded on? No, I say! So, stop the glorification of material possessions. The next time your teacher goes around collecting homework, show her your empty binder and say, “I’m sorry, ma’am, but this violates my conscience.” |
| | Posted 2/13/2007 8:31 PM - 24 Views - 16 eProps - 20 comments
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