Letters to the Editor

To the Editor:

Regarding Louis J. Perelman's "parable" ("The Parable of 'Scubation,'" Commentary, Sept. 14, 1994), I've had it up to here with the enthusiasts who argue for technology in education primarily by satirizing others. This is hardly a Swiftean moment in our culture (although it's interesting to imagine what side Swift's own parodic parable would take).

The exhortations I've heard, nationally and on our own campus, run either to completely generalized slogans or appeals to fear (not being left out or behind, get with the program, etc.). They can usually be reduced to the non-educational and non-logical statement: "Agree with...