@Craig. We clearly have areas of agreement and areas of disagreement.
Agreement: we do not teach our children critical thinking skills, or any semblance of the scientific method. I have taught at the post doctoral level at a major university, and have been amazed at the lack of understanding/knowledge/use of the scientific method in my students. Of course, the fault must lie with the preparation they have received in prior years.
Disagreement: this is, clearly, a side issue. But I do not think the socialist/collectivist system in Europe is working terribly well at present; and many countries have backed off from some of their more collectivist policies. I don’t see Europe as a good counter argument to my “collectivism fails” thesis. And, when it suits them, the Democrats also ignore facts. If you wish, I will list instances, but I won’t’ do it now as that is not the thrust of this thread.
