What...why... Okay: though the author of the letter put it all together in one form that sent sparks flying towards the computer of everyone that read this thread today; are we really taken back? I know we have heard all of these arguments before and sadly most from the professionals that teach our kids. (Just pointing out the obvious and besides I was not on earlier to jump in with my comments and I would be duplicating A LOT)

And Master of none: Thank goodness I was not drinking liquid at the time I read your post b/c it would have been all over my laptop. Thank you for your post and especially the famous 3rd grade reference!