Bill Gates has started a program... www.standup.org
He is very concerned about the future of our nation. We pass the mantle to the younger generations. And yet, we are not giving those kids the education that they need. If they do not have the tools to keep America a superpower and on the cutting edge of development and technology, everything can be lost.
We are already watching our math, science, reading... scores plummet. As they do, our future does not look as bright. Those that think it will not matter, because they and their generation will have passed on (the boomers), are forgetting that their children and grandchildren will be picking up the pieces.
It is imperative that we stop the apathy. It is easy to say, "Well, my kids go to a good school." But, what about all of the other kids who do not have that choice? They will still be part of the fabric of America. Shouldn't they, too, be the best they can be... if for nothing else than the betterment of our nation?
I'm not advocating socialism. I see this as a personal responsibility I believe if everyone was involved in their community and monitored their school system, a great deal of change can happen, especially if we stand together and voice our objections loudly. After all, we already fund the schools. We should be able to influence how they are run.