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Old 07-22-2007, 13:28   #11
Razor
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
I think too many people go to college here already, and many for the wrong reasons.

An English Lit degree or basketball scholarship is not necessarily a ticket to the good life. If my kids wanted to go to vocational ed to learn plumbing or welding, I would be fine with that, as long as they were happy.
I strongly agree, TR. I really wish more middle and high schools would bring 'shop' back into their curriculum. Teach kids that don't have a desire to pursue more esoteric academics the skills they can use to get a steady, decent paying job.
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