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]]> http://tomsworkbench.com/2009/09/02/book-review-shop-class-as-soulcraft/comment-page-1/#comment-7002 Richard Krause Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:59:57 +0000 http://tomsworkbench.com/?p=1531#comment-7002 Even though I have an advanced degree and have been involved in biological research my whole career, I took all the "shop" classes I could in middle and high school. I couldn't agree with you and the author more. Skilled (and I emphasize the word SKILLED) tradespeople are equally as important as good scientists, lawyers, doctors etc. and need to be given the respect and compensation they deserve. Even though I have an advanced degree and have been involved in biological research my whole career, I took all the “shop” classes I could in middle and high school. I couldn’t agree with you and the author more. Skilled (and I emphasize the word SKILLED) tradespeople are equally as important as good scientists, lawyers, doctors etc. and need to be given the respect and compensation they deserve.

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