Sigh… Just cannot escape these mindless arguments.
Where to begin…?
First of all, regulations such as Maoman describes would probably result in his school here in Taiwan being shut down due to inadequate safety codes, food hygiene requirements, transportation etc. etc.
Also, does Maoman have a special degree in education or child psychology. If not, he might find that he is not qualified for the work that he is apparently so proud of in Taiwan.
Then, there would be the whole need to teach French as well as English despite any lack of interest in what the students want. Or in the United States, numerous courses on diversity and multiculturalism that would be required curriculum. Does Maoman currently choose his own curriculum.
Finally, if Maoman had a teacher who was repeatedly late and drunk etc. he would not necessarily be able to fire said teacher since the unions would be involved and he might be obligated to pay for treatment etc. while the teacher was NOT working and would need to save that position open for him or her upon their return.
These are just some of the many numerous examples that I saw personally while working in public relations at the St. Paul Public Schools and so I seriously would have to question Maoman’s lofty claims of enlightened civic mindedness. The reason I backed out of the debate is because from the few comments that Maoman made, I would really have to wonder if he ever had any exposure to any of these things in Canada at all.
His knowledge of political theory leftist or otherwise is also apparently lacking so it’s Friday. Do I launch into a huge effort to point out the fallacies of his positions or just let this one lie and run away to drink and feast when the bell rings today? I think the latter.
Side note to BFM: Yes, you can take credit for shutting me up. At least with Maoman, I would know where to begin but with your posts… buy a comic book. You would probably find it more amusing if not intellectually stimulating.
As to BB’s comments, you are making emotional irrational statements that draw implications from my statements that do not accurately reflect my stance or argument. But how you do remind me of Alien. :lovestruck: :lovestruck: :lovestruck: with her oh yeah? Well what about this then? Oh yeah, well don’t tell me that then. I wonder if Alien has really left or if she is still posting under a new avatar? One of her many? Alien? Is that you?
Now, Canada isn’t perfect. Like any nations, America included, we have issues with health care and welfare. But I don’t want this to become a Canada vs. America debate. Such a debate would only make us both look like fools. You implied that lefties shouldn’t care about profit. Apart from Marxists, I would disagree. We just have different visions when it comes to social responsiblilty. We still want to make a profit - who doesn’t?
Only yesterday someone said you should come in here and knock some sense into these people. 
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