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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CD" data-source="post: 437522" data-attributes="member: 9471">QUOTE"And you know, it almost doesn't seem fair - we're all intelligent people here who can expect to make a good livelihood one way or another.  But there must be plenty of others who maybe don't have the mental aptitude for advanced coursework (ie. past high school) but could still contribute in some positive way to society if given a chance.  But what kind of opportunities are left?  Years ago farming might have been a respected option, but that's just about gone..."EXCUSE ME?  Farming is for the less intellegent?  I must object.  As a second generation farming family I can assure you that farming requires far more intellegence than you might imagine...not only in the area of mechanics, horticulture, and a myriad of others , but also in finance.  EVERY farmer that I personally know has at least a B.S..  Those who don't have the "mental capacity"  just don't make it in this field because it requires far more than "brute force".  To be a farm hand may not require as much knowledge but to RUN a profitable farm requires a high degree of intellect.</blockquote>

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