-> SK> No, I don't see that at all. I read that paragraph several times,
-> and SK> see no implication at all that it refers to third world
-> nations. It SK> sounds to me more like it is discussing how in a
-> society such as ours SK> in North America, supposedly a small number
-> of educated persons are SK> controlling and manipulating public
-> opinion.
-> Well, read the book and you'll realize that he is opposed to bringing
-> third-world countries into themodern educational arena.  I really
-> don't want to reprint the entire thing here, piece by piece in
-> quotes.
You misunderstand my point.
My point was not that Illich does or does not claim that third world
countries are being forced into the modern era against their will. I'm
willing to take your word on that score, since you've read the book and
I haven't.
My point was that you are quoting material that does not support what
YOU claim it supports.
If you're going to quote material in support of your position, it would
help if the quotes clearly pertained to the claims you were trying to
make.
Sheila
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