Posted on 07/14/2004 3:21:15 PM PDT by Taka No Kimi
Last semester, I attended a Physics course. While it was very informative and well-taught, a professor made a remark which I disagreed with - During a lecture on electricity, he said that New Zealand's power grid was getting into disrepair because of "privatization". Is this professor really that ignorant of economics? Or is he subtly trying to get the students to vote for more government control? What should I say to him? Any ideas?
Please, I need your help.
My suggestion is to not challenge his assertion directly, but ask questions, and get him to back up his assertion.
Such as, how was privatization implemented? Is it truly private? What are the electrical rates like? Who decided who owns what portion of the power grid?
Sorry, best I can do right now, its been a long day.
Thank you!
Let it slide. Its a physics course, not a course in economics. The prof shouldn't have made the comment but I wouldn't give him the opportunity to expound on his assertion.
That's a good idea.
Too bad I can't make your prof stick to the numbers (that's what physics deals with, right?). At least you're aware of his socio-political leanings.
What does he base his theory on? What evidence does he offer to support his theory? Tell him that like any good student, you need the facts he is using for his theory.
And by repeatedly referring to his statements as his 'theory' you are subtly telling him he should put up the facts as you aren't believing his ca ca otherwise.
Good hunting.
Order the prof several pizzas. It will make you feel better.
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