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Border troops in communist countries
I had the opportunity to read an interesting article in the newest Linn's
Stamps News, Sept. 24, 2012, p. 32. It appeared under the title: "Refresher Course, by Janet Klug. New Stamps Tech program: stamp lesson that last a lifetime." A passage of it retained my attention: "It looks as though there are a lot of mountains, which are indicated on the stamp, but where is the frontier and why did it need to be guarded? You tell the child that you both are stamp detectives looking for clues." The 1965 Albanian stamp (Sc. 807) that illustrates the article is indeed intriguing. What is actually guarding the soldier and his dog on the top of that mountain? Unfortunately, the explanation goes well beyond the understanding of "grades 3 through 5" children (aged 8 - 11), the reason why I subtitled this article "A lifetime lesson for adults." Read more he http://www.reds-on.postalstamps.biz/...der-troops.htm -- Victor Manta, PWO, AIJP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Communism on Stamps: http://reds-on.postalstamps.biz/ Philatelic Webmasters Organization: http://pwmo.org/ Art on Stamps: http://artonstamps.org/ Romania by Stamps: http://marci-postale.com/ Spanish North Africa: http://www.sna-on.postalstamps.biz/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Border troops in communist countries
On 9/11/2012 9:31 AM, Victor Manta wrote:
I had the opportunity to read an interesting article in the newest Linn's Stamps News, Sept. 24, 2012, p. 32. It appeared under the title: "Refresher Course, by Janet Klug. New Stamps Tech program: stamp lesson that last a lifetime." A passage of it retained my attention: "It looks as though there are a lot of mountains, which are indicated on the stamp, but where is the frontier and why did it need to be guarded? You tell the child that you both are stamp detectives looking for clues." The 1965 Albanian stamp (Sc. 807) that illustrates the article is indeed intriguing. What is actually guarding the soldier and his dog on the top of that mountain? I think you meant to say " What is the soldier and his dog on the top of that mountain actually guarding? The soldier is guarding the 'what', not the 'what' guarding the soldier. Unfortunately, the explanation goes well beyond the understanding of "grades 3 through 5" children (aged 8 - 11), Children can understand the concept of being held against their will. They need permission to leave a classroom or school grounds and may serve detention. School guards guard against kids leaving as well as against other entering. the reason why I subtitled this article "A lifetime lesson for adults." Read more he http://www.reds-on.postalstamps.biz/...der-troops.htm |
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Border troops in communist countries
"Terry Reedy" wrote in message
... On 9/11/2012 9:31 AM, Victor Manta wrote: I had the opportunity to read an interesting article in the newest Linn's Stamps News, Sept. 24, 2012, p. 32. It appeared under the title: "Refresher Course, by Janet Klug. New Stamps Tech program: stamp lesson that last a lifetime." A passage of it retained my attention: "It looks as though there are a lot of mountains, which are indicated on the stamp, but where is the frontier and why did it need to be guarded? You tell the child that you both are stamp detectives looking for clues." The 1965 Albanian stamp (Sc. 807) that illustrates the article is indeed intriguing. What is actually guarding the soldier and his dog on the top of that mountain? I think you meant to say " What is the soldier and his dog on the top of that mountain actually guarding? The soldier is guarding the 'what', not the 'what' guarding the soldier. Unfortunately, the explanation goes well beyond the understanding of "grades 3 through 5" children (aged 8 - 11), Children can understand the concept of being held against their will. They need permission to leave a classroom or school grounds and may serve detention. School guards guard against kids leaving as well as against other entering. Thank you for commenting, and for correcting my English. I have put it on my page as follows: What are the soldier and his dog on the top of that mountain actually guarding? IMO, starting from your explanation, even a mediocre Marxist will be able to convince the children that it is wise to give up some basic liberties for a better future for all. BTW, the Marxists convinced of this millions of adults too, with known results. Back to my article, I believe that the Albanian stamp Sc. 807 is not a good choice for explaining to US children which is the role of the border guards. http://www.reds-on.postalstamps.biz/...der-troops.htm -- Victor Manta, PWO, AIJP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Communism on Stamps: http://reds-on.postalstamps.biz/ Philatelic Webmasters Organization: http://pwmo.org/ Art on Stamps: http://artonstamps.org/ Romania by Stamps: http://marci-postale.com/ Spanish North Africa: http://www.sna-on.postalstamps.biz/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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