The Medway Handyman wrote:


And in the ever growing underclass intelligence itself is regarded as
risible - instead of something to be proud of.



It might also have something to do with the dire warnings and endless
safety regulations introduced around every relatively simple activity.
When every accident is interpreted as a risk to an entire population,
with no weight given to the considerable benefits, then inevitably you
end up with a populace scared to attempt anything new. We're paying a
heavy price for crippling such natural curiosity.