Israel’s compulsory service offers example
To the editor:
Fantastic Opinion piece (“Strive for ‘We Generation,’ not more ‘Me Generations‘”).
You describe perfectly what is being lost in our culture and the symptoms of that loss. I have observed Israel’s compulsory service requirement, requiring either military or public service. and while it is partly to have all citizens be able to assist in the pure survival of the country, there are many lessons we could take from their system.
Of course teaching gratitude, respect for those who built and sustained this country, and a desire to give back should be taught first at home, and also in our schools. Well done!
— W. Kurt Taylor, North Charleston, S.C.
Thanks for putting those thoughts on paper
To the editor:
Thank you Andy for putting into words what so many others are thinking but haven’t been willing to say publicly ! You are spot on !
— Keith Callicutt, Johnsonville, S.C.
Let’s stop the dumbing down of our children
To the editor:
Absolutely (re your recent column on public service for high school graduates).
The only reason it has not been is that politicians are too concerned about re-election to enact legislation which many of their constituents would oppose. We are spread very thin militarily-wise, with all the recent global conflicts and the event of many terrorist organizations worldwide.
Many who now volunteer are less than ideal material – not all, of course, but many. If one is physically or mentally unable to be drafted, there exist other venues to serve our country. Conscientious objectors can serve in non-conflict areas, as they have always done.
Standards have, apparently, been lowered in our schools, as you note, also. Certainly a high school graduate should pass the same exam that those seeking US citizenship must pass. It’s the dumbing down of our children that is a big factor in much of the upheaval and unrest in this nation.
— Irving Rosenfeld, James Island, S.C.
Thanks for the old photo
To the editor:
The Cotton Palace is incredible. It fascinates me. Thanks for posting.
— Curtis M. Loftis, S.C. State Treasurer, Columbia, S.C.
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