Reading Is Fundamental

[Not Afraid]

As I listened to Romney say his bit about culture yesterday I couldn't help bu wonder how he defined "culture". I have a feeling I may define it differently than he does.

[blueerica]

Regardless of how Romney may define it, he did emphasize education and opportunity, two things they're looking to strip away, two things I can throw back at them.

[Snowflake]

I've also sent a spam-like email to everyone in my addressbook and urged them to do the same. This is positively shameful to me, education is so important and books provide such joy. I bless my old grammar school librarian and local librarian every time I pick up a book. I grew up loving to read, I had a good school library and a damn good local library. Not all kids are so blessed and that RBDubya thinks it's a good idea to take even this little thing away from the kids of our nation, all across the board, is sickening.

I heart you, too, Deebs!

[cirquelover]

Done! I sent it off to my family also. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I believe that reading is fundamental to learning. Once you can read you can learn about anything your heart desires! Zach has been doing that to the fullest extent since he was little. I almost never turn him down when he wants to buy a book and he always donates his books when he's done.

[tracilicious]

I got Cannery Row at a RIF function sophomore year in high school. Sent me on a Steinbeck binge.

[cirquelover]

My Congressman actually wrote me back on this! He says they are still fighting this and he says they will make Congress keep their promises to the children and their needs.
I just thought it was great that I got a reply from someone "official".