tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962402423742010015.post7361777267414845489..comments2023-12-21T05:22:29.098-05:00Comments on Cause Global: Social Media for Social Change: Greg Mortenson's WarMarcia Stepanekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890455075715762494noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962402423742010015.post-74114227729353060652009-12-14T14:36:18.147-05:002009-12-14T14:36:18.147-05:00Though Afghanistan has a rough history( rough terr...Though Afghanistan has a rough history( rough terrain, rough warriors), the country needs what any country needs- 1)a strong middle class(eg the shura) and 2) a good educational system which includes women.<br />1)Its our large middle class that has made America great, not its military or laws. It is my opinion our country is strong because it encourages trades people,professionals and businesspeople to improve themselves and rise through the ranks of society. Every country has its rich and poor. It is the middle class that carries a country. Lets learn from Uganda. Dont destroy the middle/merchant class, even if there are political reasons to do so.<br />2)But, how do you build a foundation for the middle class? The answer is education. Education gives a roadmap to develop skills/careers of people striving to improve.FredFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962402423742010015.post-75053130888252027912009-12-07T16:51:30.949-05:002009-12-07T16:51:30.949-05:00Brilliant interview! I read 3 Cups of Tea a while...Brilliant interview! I read 3 Cups of Tea a while ago, and found it incredibly inspiring. People like Greg Mortenson sets the example of listening first and forming opinions after. I would like to re-iterate his stance on the importance of education for women - it is an absolute necessity, especially in more economically deprived areas. Education is the key.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18272163610089196018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962402423742010015.post-75376998642329466462009-12-05T12:11:32.909-05:002009-12-05T12:11:32.909-05:00From Fred in Chicago:
Just read your article. Bra...From Fred in Chicago:<br /><br />Just read your article. Bravo!!!!! I have been against going into Afghanistan from the beginning. If the Afghanis kicked the British out and kicked the Russians out, how in the hell do we think we are any smarter? What has changed since the British and Russians were there? How are we handling the situation differently? Tell me: I still can't figure out what is there to be dying for. Separately, I am one step ahead of Mortenson for promoting education for women/girls. I discussed that in my response on your blog "Journey". Education for women has to be a key to developing countries. Imagine your life(or imagine my life) without educational experience.<br /><br />FredMarcia Stepanekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890455075715762494noreply@blogger.com