<t>Koochikoo,<br/> <br/> On the contrary, I think you come across as very educated and not naive. Your response to this thread is pointed and very well written. I, like you, am sick and tired of all this PC garbage. We have wasted a generation of people because we are afraid to say what is needed to...

<t>I realized that my previous statement implies I believe the excuses and blaming only applies to minorities. That is far from the truth. I see it in all kids (unfortunately, I even see it in my daughter because she sees her friends do it . . . very sad). When things do not go their way, the first ...

<t>Jester,<br/> <br/> I agree that inner city kids do not have the same educational opportunities as many suburban kids. I should know . . . I am a high school teacher. However, I truly believe that the reason minorities do not get the same education as their caucasion counterparts is not due to lac...

<t>Jester,<br/> <br/> I agree with you about saying things honestly with some diplomacy. However, I do not think one thing stated in the article was said in a harsh way. I truly feel it was clearly stated and well articulated. I think some people find it harsh because it is the truth . . . one many ...

<t>Spot,<br/> <br/> I do care about Andy Rooney's good character and reputation. However, even though this article may offend him, I believe it to hit "home" with many Americans. I truly wish Andy had the guts to say something like this on TV. I am willing to bet he would get a standing ovation from...

<t>Whether this was written by Andy Rooney or not does not matter one bit to me. What I look at is the validity of the statements. Before I start into this discussion, I want to preface that I am a high school teacher. I see "reverse" discrimation on a daily basis. If parents truly knew what we, as ...