by Arthur Schaper | Jul 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Los Angeles, an admirable move,even if he did not shore up enough votes for the GOP primary.He has spoken with students of color in urban charter schools. Minorities arethe most adversely affected by the statist status quo monopoly of government schools,controlled by...
by Arthur Schaper | Jul 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Dropout Factories””Dropout Factories””Dropout Factories” certainly describes the failing schools throughout Los Angeles, where a disturbing number of freshman enter, but they do not receive a diploma. According to a study published...
by Arthur Schaper | Jul 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
The City of Gardena wants to limit the sale of single cigars within its city limits.Is there no puritanical cause that municipal governments will avoid embarking on?Granted, cigar smoking is a nasty habit, in some cases more dangerous than smoking cigarettes, but city...
by Arthur Schaper | Jul 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
I used to hate hearing this phrase muttered by some utterly disrespectful students:”He’s weak!”They usually said this to intimidate me, to shame because I had no qualms about calling security to remove an unruly student from class.The two times I...
by Arthur Schaper | Jul 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Oversimplified Attack on the Supreme CourtI do not accept Political Cartoonist Michael Ramirez’ take on the Roberts Court’s ruling on ObamaCare.I believe that the conservative coalitions in this country will look back five years from now and applaud John...
by Arthur Schaper | Jul 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Romney in Fighting FormI think most of the American voters are sick and tired of politicians who think that they can play Superman and Santa Claus all wrapped up in one politician.Mitt Romney has put off many — including the current writer, who admittedly...