28-04-2009, 11:04
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Re: The Time has come for U.S. Science
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Originally Posted by Tazlikesrobots
I believe that government is the problem, not the solution. It is up to us as leaders in our community to demand a better education for our children. We have a government that was built by people for the people, however they have lost sight of who they answer to.
If we really want to make a difference, then it is time for all of us to stop waiting for the government to do something and take action ourselves. Talk to your elected representatives and private industry. FIRST has a large community and if we all shout, then someone is bound to hear us!
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It sounds like you're contradicting yourself. If government isn't the answer, then why do we need to talk to elected leaders? Anyhow I won't feel like debating libertarianism right now, but it's an interesting point.
(by the way I wasn't really being too serious with my post above, except for the yes we can part)
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