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[september]

@dooBdoo   Thanks for finding the apparent source of this so-called "survey". So it's nothing more than an edited video?  Unless the OP cares to tell us where she found this survey, I'll believe you.

[mstyrion 1]

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

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@Kalli wrote:

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

That's exactly why I have always said that December  7th will not live in infamy, contrary to what President Franklin D. Roosevelt said.

Even what happened on 9/11 will loose its importance.

Those dates won't have the same meaning to future generations, as it does to those who lived through those important dates.

I think it's because they don't have an emotional connection to those dates.

They may have a distant relative who was at Pearl Harbor, or fought in WWII, or was in N.Y.C., when tragedy happened, but, if they didn't actually know thoses people, then I think it's harder for them to relate to the significance of the dates.

I think when our grandchildren have grandchildren, it'll all be but forgotten.

I don't know if anybody ever watched the segment "Jay Walking" when Jay Leno was hosting the "Tonight Show", but it showed just how dumbed down this country has become.

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There are so many wonderful books, fiction and nonfiction, that can make the events and feelings of those historical times come alive for folks who weren't around to experience them.  There are also lots of movies and documentaries that are interesting and informative, too.  

Today, on our local PBS, there have been individual stories of WWII heroes, some told in their own words, others, narrated.  All so interesting and remarkable.

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But if they don't have an interest in history, find it dry and boring, I doubt that they will willingly read a book, or watch a movie.

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Why do you keep making excuses for people?

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I'm not making excuses.

Not everybody finds history to be facinating.

Just like not everybody finds math to be facinating.

Or science.

Or any other subject taught in school.

Some people, wheather anyone wants to admit it or not, finds the subject of history to be dull, dull, dull, and about as interesting as watching paint dry.

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It doesn't matter if someone considers something dull. I hate math, always did. But to function in life, there is a basic level of math that is required. Same for science, English and any other thing taught in school. History is no different.

Whaaa Boo Hoo, something is boring, so I'm gonna be an idiot and know nothing or forgive others from knowing even the most basic things about our system of government and past. 

These kinds of surveys, done often and everywhere, just say to me we need to have a basic test to pass before someone should be given the vote. They make you pass a test to drive a car or cut someone's hair, so you don't 'hurt' others. Well, if you can't learn and retain even the most basic information about how our government works, you are a harm to the entire nation, when you cast your vote.

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A little history lesson:  There used to be tests given that had to be passed in order to vote.  That kind of test fell into the category of Jim Crow laws.  The potential for harm in instituting such a program again is so great that it makes my head spin, especially given  a recent SCOTUS decision regarding states and voting.

This country doesn't need to go back to those evil days.

[Plaid Pants2]

@mstyrion 1

Unfortunatly, there are those who would love to back to the "bad ol' days".

And that's not a political comment, either.

[bri20]

Some choose to live in the old days and some chose to move on and progress.

[mstyrion 1]

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@september wrote:

@dooBdoo   Thanks for finding the apparent source of this so-called "survey". So it's nothing more than an edited video?  Unless the OP cares to tell us where she found this survey, I'll believe you.

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LOL!

No big surprise here.  My original post on this thread spoke about believing everything you read on the internet.  That certainly isn't exclusive to the young!

What is sad is how many people jumped right on the old bandwagon to malign the young for being so dumb and uneducated and totally falling for the myth that emerging generations are ignorant and uneducated.

[missy1]

I don't know all the "state capitals". It doesn't make a difference in my life right now. I don't go discussing state capitals with my co-workers, friends and family. I know the states and the map layout.  All is good..

For those that are interested:

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_capitals

[SydneyH]

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@151949 wrote:

I was most amazed that a number of black students did not know who won the civil war or what it was fought over. My parents would always tell us about our ancestors and their experiences coming to this country etc. When they got here and what they did for a living, why they left Europe etc. We were fascinated by this when we were kids.

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Please stop, plenty of white students don't know the real reason either I'd venture........smh.

[Marianne1]

gotta wonder how some posts on this thread still remain.

For example:

"But those who responded with their stupid remarks..."

"I was most amazed that a number of black students did not know who won the civil war or what it was fought over." 

Seriously?  Each in their own special way, say too much.  

Maybe it is just me?

[tansy]

I was go smacked by a test in order to vote😏

[tansy]

Sheez.  Fix this editing issue.  This the only website with problems like this.

My post should have read gobsmacked.