Through reading this article by Admiral Stockdale, I have certainly become inspired. His perspective on life and education is most honorable. Through deprivation he has prospered, he let his intellect take over and was able to let go of a materialistic status. Which is what most Americans strive on. Mr. Stockdale starts his article with the conviction that “the best preparation for a full and successful life, surely entails a proper blend of classical and …showed first 75 words of 444 total…

…showed last 75 words of 444 total…lowest ever. The involvement and pride in American society is at a depressing and all time low. Less than 40% of Americans vote for local and federal government. Stories like Admiral Stockdale’s need to be taught in public schools. To teach the children about sacrifice and integrity is to instill passion and strength within society. Socrates wrote, “There is only one good, knowledge,” we must not cheat our intellect that will be our biggest failure.