Originally Posted by
BMueller
I think Tim Tebow being the poster child for a movement is a mark against it. I'd like to hear the reasoning behind this. Granted, his public proclamations of his faith may be off-putting for a lot of people, but in what other way could someone look at this individual and not say that he is a rather remarkable person? I'd really like to think this statement hinges on the fact that you are not a University of Florida fan.
And Will, while modesty is certainly a strong suit of yours, the idea that you are of average intelligence does not really fly. First off, you can't have it both ways--Mark has said repeatedly that this program is best suited for highly intelligent people, and you are one of its most vocal and knowledgeable proponents. So you should make a decision: can this material really be understood and implemented (and taught) by most anyone, or are you (and your kids) perhaps more naturally gifted than you allow? Second, your education level and your talent in writing and speaking does not comport with someone who is not at least a standard deviation above the mean. So, while I'm sure you and your wife are skilled and devoted homeschoolers, I'm also confident that you passed on noteworthy intellectual (and maybe social and athletic) capacity that accounts for a significant chunk of their academic and social success. Yes, it is true. This program is BEST suited for highly intelligent people. That is why individuals such as Dr. Jonathon Sullivan, Dr. David Pruder, Dr. David Tybor, Robert Santana, Dr. Nic Racculia, Dr. Stef Bradford, etc are a part of the organization. Rip did not say that someone of average intelligence can't do well with it. By any objective measure of intelligence (IQ Testing, collegiate GPA, GRE) I am not above the average intelligence level of adults. As far as my academic level, I have an advanced degree in a joke science. I essentially went to trade school. My ability to finish PT school is no different and no more difficult than someone completing an HVAC program. In fact, I believe HVAC is likely much more difficult than my profession.