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In my 10+ years of teaching, "school sucks" is perhaps the most common phrase I've heard students use to describe their feelings about public education. But this seemingly bitter and reductive slogan is actually quite clever. When taken literally, "school sucks" is perhaps the most accurate and astute synopsis of the system I've ever heard. Here's why...

1. The twelve-year process of an American public education has a dramatic effect on the mind of a child. When we first enter school at age six, many of our best personal attributes are already in place. We are curious, innovative, unique, creative and hopeful in ways that we will rarely be able to replicate throughout the rest of our lives. But over time, school sucks those essential attributes out of too many of us...and replaces them with predictability, obedience and apathy.

2. The public school system sucks off the productive capacity of hard-working people. The system is coercively funded through taxation. In other words, whether public education succeeds or fails (spoiler alert: it fails) at providing real education to the public, the cost goes up every year. There are no refunds.

The END of Public Education?

1. END: It's over, irrelevant, useless, needs to be done away with. Does more harm than good.

2. END: (As in means to an end) We'll also explore the true intentions behind the system, which have very little to do with real education. There is substantial evidence that its failure to educate is no accident.

Above all, this is a show about what one might do about these problems...

FEEDBACK

From the Freedomain Forum:

"I've listened to almost all of the podcasts on here so far, very high quality. He mixes in a good sampling of media clips from movies or music that apply well to the topic. Also he adds a plethora of links to click through with each podcast." -RobR

"Sighs..must seek out some student teachers, and introduce them to School Sucks, Good luck Brett..wish we had him over here!" -Jake.archer

From iTunes:

"Brett has created a masterpiece. (5 stars) The tone of this show is warm and comforting; he takes listeners by the hand and walks them through perfectly crafted arguments. After twenty minutes of impeccable logic he proceeds to give a fatal blow to the root on every episode. Brett has a gift to make the obvious seem obvious." -Frisco

"More students and parents should listen to this. (5 Stars) Government schooling is the last place an impressionable child should be forced to attend. Brett does a great job of connecting the dots and explaining why there so many people that worship the government today." -JoeSD

From Email:

"I really appreciate what you do, you truly help educate me so I can educate others with these perspectives and types of thinking. Keep doing what you do , I promise you are making a huge difference in peoples lives and doing a very important work." -Michael

"Your points and prose are excellent, and the podcast production is very good as well. I look forward to listening to the rest of your episodes." -Michel

"Brett, been listening to your podcast. Absolutely love it. So awesome to hear folks of principle out there articulating these ideas." -Jason

"I love your new show. I am a disenfranchised republican / conservative and I have stumbled across the Libertarian community and it is really hitting a cord with me. I am a young father of four and your insight on the educational system is dead on." -Will

"First heard you on Complete Liberty podcast then checked out your School Sucks podcast. I think they all have been terrific. Keep up the great work." -Sean

"I listened to the first 3 epsiodes. I love your show. It feels so good to have someone speak with moral clarity about such an important topic as education of my / our children. It actually moved me to tears that you adress the immorality of the situation so frankly and so well organized. Very factual and yet very powerful. It feels like your clear words are healing old wounds from the betrayal of my own public education." -Heiko

From Facebook Fan Page:

"WOW! one of the best podcasts I have listened to. Well done! you have put together a really amazing and educational series." -Joshua

"I am caught up with your podcasts. They are EXCELLENT. Brilliant work. More, more, more!" -Riley

"Thanks for the fantastic podcast. It's so much more than just the END of public education. It's the END of the state and beautifully stated at that!" -Brandon

"By far the best podcast I have found in a looooong time ! Fantastic work." -Jean-Filipe

"Best podcast I found since freedomain radio!" -Marcus

"Thank you for doing these podcasts! They are wonderful." -Connie

"Episodes 1 and 2 have been great, can't wait to get to all of them. Great job!" -Andy

"Great jerb so far, Brett. My single complaint is that the episodes just don't come fast enough!" -Daniel

From PodOmatic Comments:

"This show is brilliant! I loved your Jabba the Hut metaphor for the state. He, Jabba, is just a big fat lazy turd, but stand up to him and he'll have his pig-guards (police) beat you up or throw you to the Sarlacc (Prison)! Keep it up!" -Erik

"Great podcast. You are really producing quality work here. Thanks." -Logic Fan

YouTube Comments: (Molyneux Interview)

"I just listened to school sucks, and now I fear for my mind. I'm still﻿ in there, and I need out. He is also very entertaining. I'm always right there with Mr. Veinotte. I guess﻿ thats what makes him a good teacher." -COMMANDER38

"This is probably my favorite so far. Just hearing you two bounce back and forth the logic and ideas you have in a freestyle manor is really great. I learned a lot and realized my natural curiosity is OK. The strange structure that is college and below really makes me feel bad about﻿ my natural curiosity and excitement for new ideas. Thank you for validating me." -summer

"Stefan, talking to Brett brings so much value﻿ for us all... especially for future generations. Amazing discussion! Thank you" -SopraTutt1

"This is one of the greatest conversations I've ever heard. I have to take a break just to take in what I've listened to in 20 minutes. And I've listened to these﻿ types of arguments before, but something else is going on here, and I can't process it in real time." -ForUsOrAgainstUs

"Wow, Thank you Stef for introducing this young﻿ man to us! You were both sharp and very engaging! I have goose-bumps while viewing this exciting coming-together of brave men to do good!" -Richard