Thomas “Loopy” Friedman’s piece shows what he thinks
is the best solution for a society. He
thinks its great that pre-school-age children across China are being forced to
study mathematics and English. And later
in the piece, he seems to indicate that the major problem with Egypt is that
the government doesn’t provide enough education.
Here’s a quote about the governments of Asia after
World War II: “Asia was ruled by many autocrats who essentially came to
their people and said, ‘My people, we’re going to take away your freedom, but
we’re going to give you the best education, infrastructure and export-led
growth policies money can buy. And eventually you’ll build a big middle class
and win your freedom.’”
Isn’t that always
the Marxist plan? Take away freedoms,
construct a socialist society, and promise utopia?
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