| Isn't it wonderful that we can communicate | | | | population improves communication and the |
| through the written word as well as the spoken | | | | transfer of knowledge to people. Communication |
| word? But on our Planet we have a huge problem | | | | is one of the most important needs of any |
| with illiteracy and the United States, the greatest | | | | civilization. Currently we are having a real problem |
| nation in the world is not immune to this problem. | | | | with various immigrants to our country which do |
| Indeed, we have recognized it and are working on | | | | not finish high school and cannot read or can read |
| ways to improve literacy rates. In fact it has | | | | very little perhaps a third grade reading level. This |
| been a major goal of our First Lady Laura Bush | | | | article is well above the third grade reading level, |
| and the Bush Administration was good enough to | | | | in fact it is about an eighth to tenth grade reading |
| focus on this and put forth the "No Child Left | | | | level. They would not be able to read or |
| Behind Act" which although is more symbolic than | | | | understand this article. So, aren't you glad you can |
| anything else, it shows that we all care about | | | | read? Be sure to encourage your children to read |
| literacy in our schools. We do not want anyone | | | | and help others learn to read by volunteering to |
| going through our high schools and graduating but | | | | help in your spare times. There are non-profit |
| not being able to read. | | | | groups in your area, which help people learn to |
| No one wants a population that cannot read | | | | read. What a wonderful way to help someone. |
| official voting papers, road signs or the local | | | | Think on this. |
| newspaper for that matter. A more literate | | | | |