45. "True, but check what I'm saying." In response to In response to 42
>I really think that on a >lot of these issues the >bottom line comes down to >the parents.
The kid who's parent doesn't teach him shit but sends him to school WILL read Shakespeare, will learn about classical music, etc. but won't necessarily read Morrison or Audre Lord or study Stevie Wonder.
The government playing defacto parent makes sure your child gets a full dose of european culture while its been a constant fight to include the cultural heritage of the rest of those that built this country.