Nobody has mentioned the dramatic increase of non-white immigrants and illegal aliens since 1985, the Reagan amnesty act, migration under the last three United States presidents. Learning to read proficiently requires participation of the child's parents to enforce good habits, etc. Do you really think these kids are even speaking english when they get home from school-- hell no, their speaking their native laguage with their parents.
Was gifted a 1979 Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun by a close family member. The anti-gun crowd can sit and spin, the security provided by it goes a long way.