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Old September 11th 12, 02:31 PM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Victor Manta
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Default Border troops in communist countries

I had the opportunity to read an interesting article in the newest Linn's
Stamps News, Sept. 24, 2012, p. 32. It appeared under the title: "Refresher
Course, by Janet Klug. New Stamps Tech program: stamp lesson that last a
lifetime."

A passage of it retained my attention: "It looks as though there are a lot
of mountains, which are indicated on the stamp, but where is the frontier
and why did it need to be guarded? You tell the child that you both are
stamp detectives looking for clues."

The 1965 Albanian stamp (Sc. 807) that illustrates the article is indeed
intriguing. What is actually guarding the soldier and his dog on the top of
that mountain? Unfortunately, the explanation goes well beyond the
understanding of "grades 3 through 5" children (aged 8 - 11), the reason why
I subtitled this article "A lifetime lesson for adults."

Read more he
http://www.reds-on.postalstamps.biz/...der-troops.htm

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Old September 11th 12, 05:30 PM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Terry Reedy
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Default Border troops in communist countries

On 9/11/2012 9:31 AM, Victor Manta wrote:
I had the opportunity to read an interesting article in the newest
Linn's Stamps News, Sept. 24, 2012, p. 32. It appeared under the title:
"Refresher Course, by Janet Klug. New Stamps Tech program: stamp lesson
that last a lifetime."

A passage of it retained my attention: "It looks as though there are a
lot of mountains, which are indicated on the stamp, but where is the
frontier and why did it need to be guarded? You tell the child that you
both are stamp detectives looking for clues."

The 1965 Albanian stamp (Sc. 807) that illustrates the article is indeed
intriguing. What is actually guarding the soldier and his dog on the top
of that mountain?


I think you meant to say " What is the soldier and his dog on the top of
that mountain actually guarding?

The soldier is guarding the 'what', not the 'what' guarding the soldier.

Unfortunately, the explanation goes well beyond the
understanding of "grades 3 through 5" children (aged 8 - 11),


Children can understand the concept of being held against their will.
They need permission to leave a classroom or school grounds and may
serve detention. School guards guard against kids leaving as well as
against other entering.

the reason
why I subtitled this article "A lifetime lesson for adults."

Read more he
http://www.reds-on.postalstamps.biz/...der-troops.htm




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Old September 11th 12, 10:24 PM posted to rec.collecting.stamps.discuss
Victor Manta
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Default Border troops in communist countries

"Terry Reedy" wrote in message
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On 9/11/2012 9:31 AM, Victor Manta wrote:
I had the opportunity to read an interesting article in the newest
Linn's Stamps News, Sept. 24, 2012, p. 32. It appeared under the title:
"Refresher Course, by Janet Klug. New Stamps Tech program: stamp lesson
that last a lifetime."

A passage of it retained my attention: "It looks as though there are a
lot of mountains, which are indicated on the stamp, but where is the
frontier and why did it need to be guarded? You tell the child that you
both are stamp detectives looking for clues."

The 1965 Albanian stamp (Sc. 807) that illustrates the article is indeed
intriguing. What is actually guarding the soldier and his dog on the top
of that mountain?


I think you meant to say " What is the soldier and his dog on the top of
that mountain actually guarding?

The soldier is guarding the 'what', not the 'what' guarding the soldier.

Unfortunately, the explanation goes well beyond the
understanding of "grades 3 through 5" children (aged 8 - 11),


Children can understand the concept of being held against their will. They
need permission to leave a classroom or school grounds and may serve
detention. School guards guard against kids leaving as well as against
other entering.

Thank you for commenting, and for correcting my English.

I have put it on my page as follows: What are the soldier and his dog on the
top of that mountain actually guarding?

IMO, starting from your explanation, even a mediocre Marxist will be able to
convince the children that it is wise to give up some basic liberties for a
better future for all. BTW, the Marxists convinced of this millions of
adults too, with known results.

Back to my article, I believe that the Albanian stamp Sc. 807 is not a good
choice for explaining to US children which is the role of the border guards.

http://www.reds-on.postalstamps.biz/...der-troops.htm

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Victor Manta, PWO, AIJP

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