Right blasts Obama speech to students

When even college students and "adults" lack the right education to understand the issues, what purpose could Obama's speech to school children possibly serve except to indoctrinate, increase the pretenses of the imperial presidency, and reinforce a cult of personality? Is the president ignorant enough to think that the children will actually comprehend what he is talking about and to make their own judgments?

Rod Dreher reacts to the reaction. If the president wants to do something about public education, then he should read Gotti and others, instead of just telling students to "work hard." This merely reinforces the illusion that academic success (as it is determined by the public education system) will lead to success in life. If he is going to give moral advice, shouldn't he at least examine the ends to which actions are ordered, and see if they are truly good. But this is probably above his pay grade, too--if so, then maybe he shouldn't attempt to be the moral guide/cheerleader for the nation. There are plenty of truly wise people who could fill that role, if they wanted it.