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We've established that EKY has problems, and for the 1500th time on this forum at that. And yes, as long as its residents can acknowledge that there are problems and they are willing to work with local governments and community organizations to heal the area's wounds, then it will be on the road to recovery.
Furthermore, I don't want our moderator, stx12499, to shut down this thread. He isn't a particularly strict moderator but he puts up with zilch when it comes to name-calling.
Don't worry about it being the Nightrider causing the thread to be closed. See reply number 18.
Oh and for those who worry about the Nightrider's ability to read, stop worrying. I can read very well, thankyouverymuch. I am very observant also, unlike some people who shall remain nameless.
KerryB, you made some excellent points. Thank you!!! Now, while I am not trying to discuss the politics of the 2008 POTUS election, IMO, it was exactly what you wrote of that has led us to the worst US Government since Warren Harding.
KerryB never makes "excellent points." He has issues with Kentucky. Maybe he just has issues period?
If we have pride in our state KerryB, why do you care? Why does it bother you so much? That's very weird. Get a life buddy...
UKUKUK, not sure where you are coming from, but every point you made is a "throw money at the problem" solution, when throwing money at the issue is just the opposite of what will fix all of Kentucky and the US's mess.
It's all about attitude. We must realize that there are enough schools, books, and quality of teachers to bring Kentucky to the top as is. The old story of being able to lead a horse to water, but not being able to make them drink is real. We must choose to improve with what we have first, once that occurs, we'll be able to make progress.
I lived in eastern Kentucky, there are no teachers of quality. Half are leftover from before you even had to take the Praxis for certification. The other half are in the general eastern Kentucky mindset of "we're screwed anyway".
Taking money out of our poorest regions won't fix the problem, which is what you implied.
Ok, I don't allow this kind of stuff on my forum. Be civil next time or there will be several permanant bans.
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