"HK" wrote in message
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I wish schools could get out entirely of any business except teaching
reading, writing, math, and science, and helping kids learn how to think.
It was pretty much like that in the 1950's in my public schools. We didn't
waste a second on crapola like school prayer and pledges.


What public school system did you attend? Seems to me I remember public
schools in the 50's having a short session in the morning where we all
stood, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and had a moment of silence for
private prayer for those so inclined.

The atom bomb drills, including hiding under your desk, were held in the
afternoon.

Eisboch