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by bandyaboot 372 days ago
Get better citizens.
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Get better education for kids that grow to become citizens
This. We are seeing the ROI for "education" in America.
There's another word for "educating" people until they reach the decision you want them to.

Brainwashing.

You know it's completely possible that people have a different outlook or opinion or perspective on things and that is why they disagree with you, not necessarily a lack of education?

Some people think these are good ideas and they vote or welcome them. Some people think they are bad ideas and they vote or oppose them.

No, education is not brainwashing. These terms have different definitions. One is by definition good, one bad. Words matter, definitions of words matter.
I’d love an education system that only teaches scientific consensus, and leaves moral conclusions to parents and households. However I’m sure you’d appreciate that’s not what we have.
what moral conclusions?
For example: What’s the right way to live? How to relate to others? On what basis do we cooperate? What are/are not the overall goals of society? What’s the meaning of life? What is it to be a good person?
Fortunately our system is setup such that passionate folks like you can work to effect change. Go do it - volunteer for your local PTA, run for school board positions, show up to public hearings. Be the change you want to see in the world. God Speed my friend.
Having the ideology of the majority taught in schools is the outcome of a strictly democratic process like the one you’re describing. I’m suggesting that the separation between church and state be extended to any ideological teaching.
I didn't say it was, but you've conveniently ignored the rest of the sentence to derail the discussion.