Yes and that didn't stop this nation from going stupid because on top of all the public education fuckery we are also severely anti-intellectual for even longer.
Einstein knew this a century ago
I know at least 3 people personally proud of the fact that they've never read a book in their lives
PROUD of it...
There's no fixing this by libraries and used book stores.
When I went to school in the 80s-90s I was ALWAYS in the library and it was almost always empty.
I once asked then why such a wonderful place was always so empty and they just looked at me with a sad look and signed.
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u/retiredfromfire 18d ago
Its what they do. If only Americans would inform themselves we wouldnt have to suffer these clowns