What Career Is Open to Those Who Can't Read?

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The discussion revolves around the question of career options available to individuals who cannot read. It explores various perspectives on the implications of illiteracy in terms of employment and societal roles, with a mix of humor and serious commentary.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that crime may be a career option for those who cannot read, while others humorously propose marrying a wealthy individual as an alternative.
  • One participant challenges the relevance of the thread, arguing that if someone can read, they would not need to engage with it, and if they cannot read, they would not be aware of its existence.
  • A participant humorously claims to use software for the visually impaired to read the thread, indicating a playful approach to the topic.
  • There are conflicting statements about the rights associated with reading and writing, with one participant asserting that not being able to read is a "god given right," while another claims that being able to read is their "god given write."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views, with no clear consensus on the seriousness of the topic or the validity of the proposed career options. The discussion remains unresolved with competing perspectives on the implications of illiteracy.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes humor and sarcasm, which may affect the interpretation of participants' viewpoints. The assumptions about literacy and its impact on career choices are not fully explored.

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Otherwise, what other career is open to you besides crime? Well, prison inmate, perhaps.

http://www.wimp.com/stupidcriminal/
 
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Marrying someone rich is also a career option.
 
You can only marry a stupid rich person if you can't read!
 
This is a worthless thread. If you can read, you have no need of it. If you can't read you don't know this thread is here.
 
tribdog said:
This is a worthless thread. If you can read, you have no need of it. If you can't read you don't know this thread is here.
I don't know how to read or write I use the software that blind people use to read this therd.
Just kidding:smile:
 
Not being able to read is my god given right!
 
Being able to read is my god given write.
 

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