#195 / Looking For A New Curriculum

Down by the Riverside is a spiritual that dates back to before the American Civil War. I have copied out a shortened version of the lyrics, below. 

It has become very clear (I hope to every thoughtful person) that a great many really huge changes must be made if we want human existence to continue. These changes I am talking about are not just "desirable." They are "required." 

Fighting a "war," to solve our problems, is not going to work. It is not working now, and won't work ever. We need, as the song tells us, a new course of study. We need to develop a new curriculum!

Down By The Riverside

I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield

Down by the riverside

Down by the riverside

Down by the riverside 

I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield

Down by the riverside 

I ain't gonna study war no more 

I'm gonna lay down my heavy load

Down by the riverside

Down by the riverside

Down by the riverside 

I'm gonna lay down my heavy load

Down by the riverside

I ain't gonna study war no more

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https://www.truthdig.com/articles/war-memory-and-gettysburg/