Two trustees quit amid scandal that is rocking the state of Illinios and the Univeristy of Illinois. Apparently, people who were politically connected, elected officials, and major donors to the university had a special secret admission process for their children or friends that was not based on academic records or potential. Basically, it wasn't based on EARNED merit but rather a specail deal becuase of who you were, who you knew, or how much you gave the univeristy. We certainly seem to be living in an age of special deals.
I love this quote by John Suo, a 4.0 grade point average student whose admission package to the university was rejected. "It makes me angry to think that someone who didn't put in the hours or work as hard as me has my spot." I am not a fan of special deals but rather merit based systems that reward achievement. John will be in for a shock when he sees how the government taxes him in his first job and uses that money to take care of their "special friends and projects." We as a country need to make some changes and get back to principles of our founding fathers.
Wonder what the financial situation for those linked to the Fed looks like?
Posted by: bcampau | August 19, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Robert,
Let's hope John Suo takes more control of his taxes and starts himself a business.
Thanks for the reminder there is a lot of people out there that need to be taught how to think for themselves!
John
Posted by: John Dickinson - Team One Purpose! | August 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM