"Bob Masta" wrote in message Agreed. As far as
cutting school programs, it seems to me that
competitive sports should be the first thing cut. I don't think
schools need to teach competitiveness, and there are much better
ways to teach teamwork. Arts, crafts, and music are things that
will benefit people throughout their lives. I think one of the hidden
benefits of art, in particular, is that it encourages people to be
creative, by which I mean "think outside the box", not just "make
something pretty". It seems to me that the vast majority of people
are afraid to try different approaches to things (even music and
crafts!), apparently from lack of self confidence. "What if it turns
out bad?" With art, "turning out bad" means you learn
something about what works or what you like, and you can always
try something else the next time.

Best regards,


Bob Masta

Exactly! I am hoping that we are moving in that direction - Oddly Bush
meant to bankrupt the government out of social services (has said so
directly), but he may have bankrupted us out of the warrior mentality.
Physical activity that kids enjoy is great and important for their health -
resources to beat the crap out of the rival school... not so much. Donna