Luckily we live in a Democratic society where our opinions matter and we have the right to express them and be heard; this is where the younger urban generation's education is being truncated as well, they are too consumed with distractions and are not being properly informed nor prepared; the glitz of now and  surface glamour have narrowed their vision to only seeing that which is shiny and insincere and corrupt. We, as urban dwellers are too intelligent to allow that to destroy our public education system. Refocus and realize that "Public Schooling is the most important component in the upbringing of a child in that it offers her or him the required interaction amongst people, culture and the experience of maturity.
Gabrielle Lin
27August 1999



POSTNOTE:   In reference to 27 August 1999 Tapestry
                         From the Associated Press:
                        4 out of 5 Americans say that schools in their
                        communties are relatively safe, but police in
                        hallways would help cut violence. August 28 1999


                        In reference to 9 August 1999 Tapestry
                        The Dalai Lama has released his new book,
                        "Ethics for the New Millennium"; his book,
                        "The Art of Happiness", is 31 weeks on the best-
                          seller list. August 27 1999