Psychologists getting in education’s way
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I’ll make you a deal. I won’t be offended by your article “Truth Is, It’s Best if They Know” (Oct. 30) if you’re not offended by my comments. First off, the fact a “new study” is taking place is an admission by the psychologists and psychiatrists that they have spent the past 200 years in the dark. They have ruined the educational system and any other system they’ve infested. It is common knowledge the screening operations are funded by pharmaceutical companies and have more schools discontinuing the practice than taking it up. The main problem facing children today is “know best” adults.
GARRISON CLARKE
Altadena
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