The Declaration of Independence is an important document in US tradition, but it does not have the force of law. It proposes “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” as unalienable rights but cannot guarantee them.
“Ignorance is bliss” is a gross mis-quote. Nobody ever said that and it is over-used. The quote is something like “in a place where ignorance is bliss, ’tis foolish to be wise.”Look it up.
So Tea Party people are uninformed? I find that pretty funny. I certainly don’t agree with everything they stand for, but I will give them credit that they do seem to have some good ideas (and some bad..like ALL parties) that seem pretty well researched.
If they are teaching a subject where the material is in conflict with the facts like elementary school history or creationism, I think he has the right to unclouded thinking and anarchy.
but that’s what school does to teach kids that ignorance is not bliss…and to accept it …until much later in the golden age they found the truth and realize YES ignorance sure is bliss…
Personally, I’d rather know the harsh, ugly truth — about anything — than to wallow around in happy, blissful ignorance . . . seems like in pretty much any situation it would be a lot less “dangerous” that way!
BE THIS GUY almost 12 years ago
Calvin, a true patriot.
The#1BoiseStateFan almost 12 years ago
Again, Calvin mistates something
rentier almost 12 years ago
After being out on the playground, learning will be better perhaps!?
Veridian almost 12 years ago
“Help, HELP! I’m bein’ Repressed! Come and see the Violence INHERENT in the System!”
ratlum almost 12 years ago
Lots of laws and rights get bent out shape in school.But it sure is fun to watch Calvin go to the edge and test Mrs Wormwood.
Jogger2 almost 12 years ago
Well, Calvin, ignorance ISN’T bliss.
runar almost 12 years ago
The Declaration of Independence is an important document in US tradition, but it does not have the force of law. It proposes “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” as unalienable rights but cannot guarantee them.
RetroJenny almost 12 years ago
Calvin, you have the right to remain silent. LOL
arye uygur almost 12 years ago
I’d give Calvin a pass for even knowing about the Declaration of Independence at his age.
Yontrop almost 12 years ago
Today, Calvin is active in the Tea Party movement. (Sorry; someone had to say it.)
bachsuitetwo almost 12 years ago
“Ignorance is bliss” is a gross mis-quote. Nobody ever said that and it is over-used. The quote is something like “in a place where ignorance is bliss, ’tis foolish to be wise.”Look it up.
GROG Premium Member almost 12 years ago
That statement just doesn’t apply in school, Calvin. But it does apply to the fall line-up on the various networks.
Phapada almost 12 years ago
I agree with too…
rshive almost 12 years ago
At least Calvin’s learning to wave the famous red herring.
QuietStorm27 almost 12 years ago
Calvin you are anything but ignorant.
redbaronss almost 12 years ago
Teachers aren’t paid enough. I wonder why Miss Wormwood hasn’t decided to find a different career!
ajsfguy almost 12 years ago
Monarchists or Anarchists… Hmmm….Kid should be a lawyer.
Cajtri87 almost 12 years ago
So Tea Party people are uninformed? I find that pretty funny. I certainly don’t agree with everything they stand for, but I will give them credit that they do seem to have some good ideas (and some bad..like ALL parties) that seem pretty well researched.
Number Three almost 12 years ago
I don’t understand how Calvin is still at Primary School when he uses big, complicated words like that in the 2nd and 3rd Panels.
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Puddleglum2 almost 12 years ago
Calvin doesn’t know about what he is talking!Isn’t that right, Hobbes?
PoodleGroomer almost 12 years ago
If they are teaching a subject where the material is in conflict with the facts like elementary school history or creationism, I think he has the right to unclouded thinking and anarchy.
eskimo quinn almost 12 years ago
but that’s what school does to teach kids that ignorance is not bliss…and to accept it …until much later in the golden age they found the truth and realize YES ignorance sure is bliss…
Vonne Anton almost 12 years ago
Ignorance is bliss; see this goofy smile on my face?
SHIVA almost 12 years ago
Mr. Watterson, you need to read this monster the Riot Act. You’re legitimizing a delusional and schizophrenic life style. Enough is enough!!
Wiseguy411 almost 12 years ago
Or the 1% that feel hard done by …
calvinsfriend110 almost 12 years ago
I don’t wanna grow up either.
Gretchen's Mom almost 12 years ago
cookies333: I just now left you a message on yesterday’s C&H board in response to your last post to me.
;-)
Gretchen's Mom almost 12 years ago
Personally, I’d rather know the harsh, ugly truth — about anything — than to wallow around in happy, blissful ignorance . . . seems like in pretty much any situation it would be a lot less “dangerous” that way!
Popeyesforearm almost 12 years ago
If he had a male teacher he could play kickball.
khpage almost 12 years ago
Calvin – any port in a storm, that boy….
Buggerlugs almost 12 years ago
Some very blissful comments today.
Ogyu almost 12 years ago
Calvin deserves an A in U.S. History, Logic, and Political Science.
Rickapolis almost 12 years ago
Monty Python, indeed.
Mitchtheone almost 12 years ago
Calvin the future Tea party member…..
dabodyshotking almost 12 years ago
“Ah, now we see the violence inherent in the system!” he mused as Calvin was dragged away kicking and screaming…
dabodyshotking almost 12 years ago
I’m calling b.s. on THAT lie!
ClaraBadWolf over 8 years ago
That’s actually pretty good logic; not true, but valid. The conclusion follows from the premises.