PC University
By AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16676)
Boston, Massachusetts
December 18, 2015 9:25pm CST
Back in the 60s, American college campuses were rife with student protests, sit-ins, and political unrest. Whether or not you agreed with all the protests and all of their objectives, you have to admit that they had some substance - women's rights, civil rights, the Vietnam War.
And in 2015, college and university students are once again up in arms. But somehow, I find it difficult to relate to their 21st century problems.
Perhaps you have seen the now-viral video of Yale University students signing a petition to repeal the First Amendment as they nod their heads in agreement with the statement that no one should have to be exposed to hearing things they don't like. The First Amendment, of course, grants not only the right to free speech, but also the right to petition the government. The irony is lost on these best and brightest.
And at a college in Ohio, students are protesting the food served in the cafeteria. Apparently, the fact that the cafeteria serves food from other cultures is insensitive and racist. One Japanese student said that the undercooked rice in a Japanese dish was disrespectful to her culture, while others complain that the chicken in the General Tso's chicken dish is being steamed not fried, so it is not authentic. Seems no one told them that General Tso's chicken is not a traditional Chinese dish, it was invented in America. And there is no such person as General Tso and never was.
I remember when university students knew the name of the Vice President, and who we fought in the Revolutionary War. I can remember when you had to know something, anything, to get into college.
Is it just me, or do you think that college students don't seem as smart or knowledgeable as they used to be? Does a college degree actually mean anything anymore?
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14 responses
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
19 Dec 15
Well, I wouldn't lump them all together, but there are some stupid people in college and many stupid people all over .
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
19 Dec 15
@Rollo1 How many adults don't know the same things?
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Dec 15
people seem like they are, as a whole, getting dumber, and nope a degree is not worth the paper it is printed on.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Dec 15
@Rollo1 how to party and rack up debt? take classes that teach them nothing.
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
19 Dec 15
Hello @Rollo1 are they nuts? why on earth would they repeal the first ammendment? that would send you guys back to the dark ages! were government will be even more tyrannical and prone civilians to more abuse. some people are intelligent but afraid to be segregated or be called freak or something. Years ago we had this super smart kid back in the 90s, she turned out to be an artist instead. I do think there's hope for future generation, we can't just shut them off just yet or generalize them even though majority are stupid, dumb or ignorant.
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@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Dec 15
I think it proves what I've always believed, you can't teach intellect, you have to be born with that potential.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
19 Dec 15
It is all part of this entitlement that this generation has especially rich college kids. Make them get a job and pay for their education and then lets see what theya re protesting.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
19 Dec 15
I think that it is a lot easier to get in college these days.
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
27 Dec 15
We were in University in the 60's, we worked with College and University kids in the 70's and 80's. Now our own child is teaching in a big University. The stories she tells would make you wonder how they ever get into college and when I ask, my child says the university lets anyone in who can pay, knowing they won't make it for the long run. That tells me the College and University community have the same greed problem as the rest of the universe. We don't work with teens and 20's anymore but we have friends with grand-kids that age. Those who have a good relationship with their parents (who care) and a strong relationship with extended family (grands) are super students, those who do everything and get all A's and succeed just like their parents and grand parents did... I tend to think if they are wing nuts, their parents probably are too. That and the fact the freshmen/ sophomores travel in packs like wolves.
@ElizabethWallace (12069)
• United States
19 Dec 15
The outspoken these days are not the best and brightest. Those students are in class, home studying or at their jobs. Years ago, when college was reasonably priced, most students did not have to work, so they had time to do their homework, keep informed and be politically active.
@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
19 Dec 15
I think much of this is in the unrealistic push to send all kids to college. I've noticed since about the late 80s this crazy idea growing out of control that all kids should go to college or at least have the chance. The truth is most kids just need a life supporting job. College should be for those with the drive (on their own) to get there in the first place.
