Based on experience:What do recent transplants think of NEPA schools? (Scranton: buy, law school)

[Magritte25]

Originally Posted by KarenRice

I don't think athletes are unfairly derided; I think they are unfairly worshiped...along with most of Hollywood. (Speaking of professional athletes that is.)

We were speaking about high school athletes though.

And I would argue that professional athletes are "unfairly" worshipped. People pick their poison. No one is forcing them to like or follow football - on any level.

[SteelCityRising]

Originally Posted by KarenRice

I don't think athletes are unfairly derided; I think they are unfairly worshiped...along with most of Hollywood. (Speaking of professional athletes that is.)

Grrr!!! It won't let me rep you for this!

[bloominscranton]

There are pockets in the nation where football is the end all and be all for schools!!! We live dead center in the middle of one. That is a fact, just as Texas is a pocket of hero football worship. There is nothing to be insecure about or defend against, it is what it is. Lacrosse is a major sport at the college level, a Native American one might I add, and a large amount of people around here, never even heard of it. Yet, most college bound athletes that are awarded free rides from Lacrosse are from the east.


My former area did have science comps. on TV and the Island produces a large # of nationally recognized Intel science winners. The greater community does set a tone as to what they value. It is not the players that place themselves upon high, it is the heroworship they receive.

[Jo Bloe]

Originally Posted by Magritte25

No, they are not indirect benefits if you directly benefit from it. And yes, everyone directly benefits from an educated society.

Nope.

A direct benefit would be MY children benefiting directly from the school system. Society as a whole benefiting from a good educational system would be an indirect benefit to all (including myself).

I see the point you are making that we all benefit from an educated population but I don't consider it a direct benefit to me.

[Summering]

Originally Posted by Magritte25

You don't know how those other states afford to do so though. They could have higher sales taxes, their lotteries could fund education (whereas our benefits seniors) etc. You pay for it one way or another - just the way you pay changes.

Delaware has NO sales tax but relies on gross receipts of Businesses...

[KarenRice]

Believe me, it's being paid for one way or another, and eventually that cost trickles down to the proles...you and me....always

[toobusytoday]

Originally Posted by Summering

Delaware has NO sales tax but relies on gross receipts of Businesses...

Speaking as someone that went to Delaware schools my whole life, they are not the best. At least the ones I attended were not nearly as good as the ones my kids have attended and graduated from here in PA. Great shopping in Delaware but not so great schools, IMHO.

[Mr Yuk]

Originally Posted by Magritte25

I supported my parents by working nearly full time through high school. I was a major dork who wasn't popular by any stretch of the imagination. STILL, I think athletes are unfairly derided by society at large because they are in the spotlight. They don't put themselves there, ya know.

I think it's disingenious to pit the jocks against the rest of the school. Like I said it isn't THEIR fault that their activity is so popular and so many enjoy it.

When's the last time you saw professonal diversity conferences on TV? You don't. Why? Because they are not entertainment.

I was on FBLA, Key Club, Yearbook, Newspaper and I was a Flag Girl for the band. I never looked for "support from my community" in these endeavors. I did it because I liked it and I enjoyed the activities. I suspect many sports players feel the same way about their chosen sport.

It depends on the school. In my high school, the football team was worshipped and the football jocks thought their sh*t was ice cream and that everyone wanted two scoops.

[Summering]

Originally Posted by toobusytoday

Speaking as someone that went to Delaware schools my whole life, they are not the best. At least the ones I attended were not nearly as good as the ones my kids have attended and graduated from here in PA. Great shopping in Delaware but not so great schools, IMHO.

That is what we hear TBT.........I'm sure that is true. ( about DE schools)

I think my NJ schools were very good schools. Their collecting a ton of tax in NJ for these schools. So many people have to leave NJ now. ( because of high taxation)
Crazy thing is the schools are now other establishments in my old town. The police station, the municipal building, and a Senior Apartment housing.
So, I question, do too many schools get built that later are not needed?......

[Magritte25]

Originally Posted by KarenRice

Believe me, it's being paid for one way or another, and eventually that cost trickles down to the proles...you and me....always

Yes, exactly Karen!