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davidw on Aug 24, 2008 | parent | context | favorite | on: 6-Year-Old Stares Down Bottomless Abyss of Formal ...

Yes, but it was a lot better than the alternatives when mandatory schooling was instituted in most countries.

Prrometheus on Aug 24, 2008 [–]

The problem with government is that it will take a policy that was a good idea in the 1800's and continue that policy until the country collapses.

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