That Old-Time Ignorance, It's Good Enough for Them

American students are falling behind their peers in the industrialized world in math and science. Everyone is concerned about this except for American students and their parents. Well, what a surprise. Why can't we present alternative theories, like 2 + 2 = 5, and let them make up their own minds? It's un-American to tell consumers that reality limits their choices!

Adding to the problem, Richard Cohen of the Washington Post actually counsels a girl that algebra classes destroy lives. Jesus, man, grow a pair!