Originally posted by: Cogman
Originally posted by: Train
Ya I think it's safe to assume that someone who grew up in the USA was at least exposed to the information that there is a state in the USA called New Mexico at some point in thier life, probably more than once. What bothers me is that some people have such a lack of care about basic knowledge that they wouldnt retain such info until they actually needed it. Having gotten to your ealry 20's (I think shes 22) and never have had the need to know wether New Mexico was a state is troublesome.
Well, I don't know, there isn't much of a reason to know if New Mexico is a state or not, it isn't like it affects most careers. What is disturbing is that when someone says "New Mexico" She doesn't instantly think "Its a state". Much like when someone says England most people will think "Its a country" Or something to that effect.
If you asked me right now to name all 50 states I would probably fail (starts naming off 50 states). But if you where to name off random countries and states I would most definitely be able to identify which ones are US states. Its just how I am.
I think the biggest problem is that someone like this that knows nothing of the difference between states and countries will probably be voting this next election. That is where I have my fears.