A friend of mine who used to be a journalist now refuses to read op-eds or blogs. I understand why. The author can say anything he or she wants without suffering any consequences for what happens later. Also, the author can call for an overhaul of entire systems and industries without worrying about how to get it done. That's why a staff editorial in today's Korea Times is so refreshing. The KT staff outline many of the problems with "elite" schools that recruit top students. The KT staff then concludes in staff editorial style: " Therefore, policymakers and educators are required to overhaul the entire education system and the college admissions policy in order to hammer out more comprehensive measures to free students from private tutoring and narrow the education divide." Oh...and the staff also added..." It is easier said than done" Congrats! * * * By the way, whenever I read staff editorials by newspapers advising politicians and citizens ab
"No matter who says what, you should accept it with a smile and do your own work."--Mother Teresa (attributed)