Who the Hell even works in manufacturing anymore? Gimme a break? I work for a "manufacturing" company and most of our employees are in sales or accounting or service. There are maybe 8 or 9 people actually involved in the "manufacturing".
"Really? You don't care whether science classes teach accepted science or not? You wouldn't care if, for example, astrology were taught alongside astronomy?"
You ever see news clips of people on the manufacturing "line"? They seem miserable. Imagine screwing a widget 8 hours a day, every fricking day....
I notice that more and more "manufacturing" is highly automated, especially the lower skilled type.
There is still LOTS of manufacturing in the states.
Just as an example: The housing market is booming. The makers of windows, doors, siding, roof, lumber, PVC pipe, wire, lawnmowers, fencing products, cabinets, flooring, carpet, furniture, plumbing fixtures, paint, garage door openers, concrete, etc, etc are all doing VERY well right now.