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To Taste Freedom

Education starts at home Work kids' fingers to the bone Pile up the chores after school Then on to homework -- That's the rule No TV shows or quick little breaks Nose to the grindstone 'til it aches If you want them to taste freedom Prepare kids to counter Red China's Kingdom

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/26/2021 7:42:00 PM

Hello Gershon ... once upon a time, a family survived on a single wage. Try doing that now with all the government taxes, fees, and a bloated public service - thanks again Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2021 7:12:00 PM

One wage sure does seem like 'Once upon a time,' Lindsay. Spot-on. Take good care, Gershon

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/24/2021 11:11:00 AM

Congress would rather spend our taxes on weaponry so we can blast China if they don't sell us cyberskills at a cheap price!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/24/2021 7:41:00 PM

I don't know. Looks like Congress is going to spend a lot of money domestically when the second infrastructure bill passes. (Not if, but when, I think...) Happy Thanksgiving!

Valsa George

Date: 11/23/2021 8:18:00 PM

It is sad that such grinding routine is forced upon children ! In our country, people of our age when we were children had the most relaxed learning pattern.... no homework, no assignments... no strict parental supervision, as they were all busy making a living...! Now the situation has drastically changed ! Great thoughts, dear friend !

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/24/2021 7:39:00 PM

Well, beware of the Chinese is all I can say. Sputnik woke up the USA in 1957. Doesn't seem like much can wake up the 'already woke' in the 21st century. :) gw

Bill Baker

Date: 11/23/2021 5:05:00 PM

To those that expect a lot from themselves and others, much progress can be expected. Good poetry Gershon. Have a great Thanksgiving week my friend, Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/23/2021 8:20:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. And a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Gershon