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Readers respond: A myth of American mediocrity
Readers respond: A myth of American mediocrity
Readers respond: A myth of American mediocrity

Published on: 01/14/2025

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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy want foreign tech workers to be allowed to enter the country and stay, at least for a while. This commentary has spouted the idea that America applauds mediocrity over excellence. My response: B.S., in caps!

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/01/readers-respond-a-myth-of-american-mediocrity.html

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