[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Change the pronunciation of one word slightly to replace "manual labor" with "menial labor". Is that still offensive?

I thought about that last night and again, it is the context in how it is used. This message of Dean's is not new and I don't think he said it without thinking or as an unprepared statement. He knows the possibilities of technology. We've touched on that in this thread - and how it can improve lives. We're losing that message here - improving lives in many ways: opportunity, change, advancement. In a few generations, we will remember the old times or be the old timers. I think Doc Wu explains that beautifully. And Dr. Cameron shows us how students can apply skills and knowledge in ways that advance opportunity and achievement - and beat the competition.

Jane