[NLA] but wait, there's more--USDE web site

[Debbie Yoho]

Catherine: Excellent point, though so far I see no evidence of Republicans
equating open-mindedness with liberal philosophy. What I might define as
full information in the spirit of open-mindedness may look to others as a
dogmatic position that anything goes--which is the antithesis of the
Republican philosophy that there is such a thing as absolutes. The
essential conservative worldview stems from a fear of the masses.
 
But my point was that in American politics the system is designed for one
point of view to prevail--for a time--and for better or worse. The trick is
to insure the system protects the rights of those who have points of view
that are "on the outs" at the moment. But I don't look to the reigning
party for that protection. I may differ from some on the list who, like me,
would call themselves liberal, but at age 51 I still have some cockeyed
faith in both my fellow citizens and the political system we live with.
Another day will come. In the meantime, I have to consider myself among the
loyal opposition--unhappily opposed, but nonetheless loyal, at least to the
process. Which is not to say I plan to hibernate until the next election. 
 
In terms of advocacy for the AELS, there's nothing like an ogre on the
horizon to unify the troops. Perhaps in the next few years the NLA will
truly develop into a force to be reckoned with. We've made a start. Debbie
  
Deborah W. Yoho
Co-moderator, NIFL-Health Listserv
President, SC Adult Literacy Educators
Executive Director, Greater Columbia Literacy Council
2728 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205
803-765-2555 Fax 803-779-8417 dwyoho at earthlink.net
 
 



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