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Originally Posted by dsvick
The problem here is that, on these two subjects, there is a difference of opinion over what is and is not a fact. It isn't so much that they don't know the basics of science, history, and literature, it is that they can't agree on them. And if they can't agree on them then how can anyone expect the country to agree on and implement a system to ensure that everyone knows the facts. Hell, come over to my house and ask the 4 of us these 2 questions, you'll get at least 3, possibly 4, different answers.
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There shouldn't be conflicting
facts...
ever. Evidence of conflicting facts (and the confusion of facts with opinions) would be clear evidence that the educational system isn't doing its job. And if we can't even get our facts straight, how can we as a society agree on sensible courses of action to solve a problem? In fact, we don't... and we find ourselves spending our time arguing about "facts" and "details" while nothing actually gets done. This seems to be the state the U.S. is in at present, which seems to me to be more of a reason to correct the problems in the educational system, and make sure everyone is operating from the same
facts.