Huckabee

Our foolish rush to ethanol is seeing the encreased demise of old growth forest upon the globe. While I advocate the usage of Industrial Hemp for our paper and wood product usage, there is another alternative. Bamboo, with varieties that can be grown at 50 degrees latitude is an excellent plant for eco usage. The carbon sequesterian abilites and range of this plant is almost as universal as Hemp itself. I call for the Secretary of Agriculture, to launch a study in the benefits of Bamboo.

Most studies would indicate that we are seeing a decreased ability from our academic institutions. A idea to consider is adding two years to the public shcool curriculumn. Pre through ten, would encompass the same educational requirements of today's public schools. Grades eleven through fourteen would be some form a liberal arts training. Then allow today's youth to get specialized training. Training a mind to think for itself is the foundation upon which a democracy can survive.