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Hekate

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43. A lot of hellacious cynicism on display tonight. WTF?

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 02:12 AM

Nov 2012

Has George Lucas ever given anyone reason to think he is out to "destroy" public education? Why are so many biting at the hand held out to help?

Here's a suggestion: Since, like Andrew Carnegie, he intends to spend the rest of his life and his fortune on philanthropy, why not start sending him actual ideas instead of hostile vibes?

Here's mine: Carnegie founded public libraries across the nation, and I know older people whose families couldn't afford to buy books when they were young whose lives were greatly enhanced by Carnegie libraries. Public libraries are now going through (have gone through) enormous changes in the digital age -- and they are also struggling to just stay open because of lack of state funding. We still need them! Wouldn't it be great if the genius behind Star Wars could uplift public libraries in the 21st century?

Cheers,

Hekate

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George Lucas Will Donate Disney $4 Billion To Education [View all] DonRedwood Nov 2012 OP

Bookmarking for later. Thanks! Lucinda Nov 2012 #1

foundation? a screw teachers and make billions for privatization foundation? time will tell nt msongs Nov 2012 #2

We must be on the same wavelength. nt Mojorabbit Nov 2012 #20

I googled Edutopia when I read this, and I cannot figure them out Kolesar Nov 2012 #26

Very good George. BootinUp Nov 2012 #3

and how much will go to Michelle Rhee? kwassa Nov 2012 #4

K & R Tutonic Nov 2012 #5

That's what bothers me. Privatization is apartheid. Not all will be served equally. freshwest Nov 2012 #7

Not all are served equally now. Igel Nov 2012 #27

Are you supporting dismnantling public schools that are mandated to serve, no matter the issue? freshwest Nov 2012 #31

Amen to that. If she was stupid enough to marry the weakest mayor of any city in the US, olddad56 Nov 2012 #13

she is such a benedict arnold. one of my least favorite people in the world.... DonRedwood Nov 2012 #18

Hey Monsieur Lucas, How About Donating a Billion or Two to the Obama Campaign? triplepoint Nov 2012 #6

? Igel Nov 2012 #28

What? He's not going to buy politicians? xxqqqzme Nov 2012 #8

not another Bill Gates I hope ibegurpard Nov 2012 #9

+1 n/t lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #29

now here is a guy who understands money aletier_v Nov 2012 #10

Strangely enough, savebigbird Nov 2012 #11

let us hope so ibegurpard Nov 2012 #15

I looked through the roster of Best Case studies, seems an even split - public vs private/charters leveymg Nov 2012 #23

sounds like a tax dodge to me. olddad56 Nov 2012 #12

It's true that none of them ever just "give away" the money. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #16

Just to check... Lightbulb_on Nov 2012 #25

The militarism of Star Wars? JackRiddler Nov 2012 #30

I suppose it looks different... Lightbulb_on Nov 2012 #37

Please don't make any assumptions about me... JackRiddler Nov 2012 #41

Excellent post! dreamnightwind Nov 2012 #40

Thank you! JackRiddler Nov 2012 #42

The union of Disney and Lucas Films will be Francis Tresham Nov 2012 #14

Gross!! and an Ewok saves Bambi's mother? DonRedwood Nov 2012 #33

Doesn't say he'll give away 4 billion just majority if you follow the links in the huffpost. jp11 Nov 2012 #17

Holy shit! But this does have a dark side... mindwalker_i Nov 2012 #19

As long as that fucking Michelle Rhee doesn't get a fucking dime!!!! +1,000,000 correct??? n/t winstars Nov 2012 #21

There's only been ONE time in my life I had that much dough... yoyossarian Nov 2012 #22

For anyone who is interested: link to the Lucas educational foundation onenote Nov 2012 #24

More money for the arts please.... What a beautiful educational system we would have if all midnight Nov 2012 #32

Hey, George! How about spreading it around on Donorschoose.org? Sabriel Nov 2012 #34

Multibillion-dollar education donation and nearly the entire thread's offended. Wow. (nt) Posteritatis Nov 2012 #35

WOW! wicket Nov 2012 #36

More education deform shit. Fuck him. Odin2005 Nov 2012 #38

Agreed jenw2 Nov 2012 #39

A lot of hellacious cynicism on display tonight. WTF? Hekate Nov 2012 #43