The decay in American education is an alarming national security threat. Most high school or college graduates know about little more than their sexual orientation or Taylor Swift’s juvenile lyrics and strutting. They are unable to write a single, succinct, evocative sentence, like the magnificence of a “rosy-fingered dawn.” They could not pass the civics test required for naturalization.
They do not know the fundamentals of citizen duties, including informed voting and participation in politics, eternal vigilance over their government servants, and petitioning for redress of grievances.
They do not know the majestic, inspiring gospel of the Declaration of Independence.
They do not know the United States Constitution or about the separation of powers, its crown jewel finding expression in judicial review.
They do not know the Federalist Papers, the greatest…
