Quote of the Day: “Black votes matter to many politicians more so than black lives. That is why such politicians must try to keep black voters fearful, angry and resentful. Racial harmony would be a political disaster for such politicians. Racial polarization makes both the black population and the white population worse off, but it makes politicians who depend on black votes better off.” Thomas Sowell
Good op-ed today by Grant Linney, an Environmental Educator. He mentions the various experiences he has had with students as they explore nature: “Memorable moments. Powerful, lasting connections. Experiential encounters that, as research overwhelmingly shows, convert such encounters into lifelong proenvironmental behaviours.” But he suggests that outdoor education is “…undergoing an extinction of experience… As parents and grandparents, we must take our kids outdoors … not just send them outside. As taxpayers, we must vigorously support outdoor and environmental education in our schools.” Yea, too bad he doesn’t expand exactly why outdoor education is lacking in our school system. Teachers are more interested in getting out the door (and not outdoors) because we all know when Wine-O’clock is…
No Editorial today. Instead a column by TorStar writer Althia Raj. Booo…