Issue: 235. "Most people are taught that loyalty is a virtue. But loyalty-whether to one s friends, to one s school or place of employment, or to any institution-is all too often a destructive rather than a positive force." 103. "The study of history has value only to the extent that it is relevant to our daily lives."
Argument: 26. The following appeared in a memo from the chairperson of the school board in the town of Saluda. "For the past five years, Mr. Charles Schade has been the music director at Steel City High School, and during that time the school band from Steel City High has won three regional band competitions. In addition, the quality of the music rehearsal facilities and musical instruments at Steel City High has improved markedly over the past five years. Because of such successes at Steel City High, the Saluda school board should hire Mr. Schade to plan and direct the general music education programs for the entire Saluda school system."