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I do agree with you entirely. We have many urgent needs and time is running out. We, as behavior analyst. have not done a good job in promoting Skinner's teachings and vision. We certainly have not challenged mentalistic psychology and we are not educating the general public as to what are the actual variables that shape and maintain our behavior in the environment we behave. Richard, we that you for your comments and encourage you, if you are so inclined, to write an essay that we can post in our Substack. When we initiated this project we foresee contributions from colleagues and you are more than welcomed to be the first. Again, we thank you.

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This is an outstanding piece and I agree with every sentence. One year of government and/or civics should be a requirement in every high school in the nation. Maybe in middle school too. We have to rebuild our polity if there's to be any real hope for America's future. Thank you, gentlemen.

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Thanks Mike, as always we appreciate your input. One of the next ones will address the immigration crisis and I will relate my personal experience as a refugee immigrant at age 13 in 1960. Just a teaser. Hope you issues with Substack get resolved. Best, Francisco

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Will also always remember the emphasis you placed on civic education.

I'll exercise my free will to engage in the promotion of civic education.

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