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As a teenager, I subscribed to the notion that one should "retire" (read: celebrate life) in his twenties so he could learn from the world less encumbered by material trappings and only then should he settle in to adulthood. The world may be a more compassionate place. This, I believe, is true luxury. I am now in my forties.

Monday, February 27, 2012

The NY Post

This tabloid rag is bundled and dropped at the doorstep of every school in New York City.  So generous of the company to give a "free" copy for each classroom.  The paper is full of concise and catchy headings that playfully distorts the English language, chopping words and phrases into understandable jargon that any person of a 2nd grade English language education can understand.  This clearly portrays the standard of education they really want our students to achieve.  They are always considerate enough to have a near naked woman on a full page spread just a few pages deep despite the fact that a teacher showing the same alluring picture to his/her students would result in disciplinary action.  Holding true to their conservative ideals, the writers are directed to sparingly use accurate descriptions, thought provoking and balanced commentary, or any real depth in a topic, so that none of the content can be used as a learning tool in the classroom.  And, despite the fact that 100% of adults employed in each school dedicates their working lives toward the education of the city's unimaginably diverse 1.2 million students, the Post is sure to rail against the pensions they work 30 years to receive, the middle class wages they earn, and the dwindling (but still coveted) health care coverage that so many families depend upon.  Thanks for whole heartedly supporting the political and corporate cynicism toward any public sector job and doing your part in ensuring the vast difficulties and hurdles in educating our youth are just a tad bit more difficult each day!