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During colonial times in America, if you wanted to convince or inform people about some issue that you considered important, you went to the local printer and got some pamphlets printed. You then handed them out, read them to anybody that was interested, nailed them to the town bulletin board, or the nearest tree.
The first amendment was specifically written to protect this type of activity and the writers or "pamphleteers".
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Sunday, December 03, 2006
Subject: A Math Problem -- From 1950 to 2006 (From Pamela, our correspondent in Bay Ridge.) Why The Kids Can't Make Change at Home Depot 1. Teaching Math In 1950 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit? 2. Teaching Math In 1960 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit? 3. Teaching Math In 1970 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 4. Teaching Math In 1980 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20. 5. Teaching Math In 1990 A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers.) 6. Teaching Math In 2006 Un lenador que se dedica a oprimir a los pobres trabajadores y destruir el medio ambiente destroza un bosque y los hogares de miles de ardillas y pajaritos para vender la madera por $100. Dado que no le paga a los pobres immigrantes que cortaron la madera, que tipo de justicia _social_ se merece? ~May the fleas of a thousand camels infest the crotch of the person who screws up your day and may their arms be too short to scratch. . |