English writing.

Well, back to the old grind.  I probably should have warned that I wasn't going to post anything for over a month, but it's too late for that.  Anyways, let's get started.  I have never been a fan of English classes.  I don't care for literature, language arts, or whatever clever name teachers can come up with to disguise it.  I understand the point of elementary English, grammar, and vocabulary, but why do I need to know how to write a comparative essay about two novels?  I can guarantee that I  will never consider doing such a thing in my free time, nor will I choose a book to read based upon said essays.  Let's get real.  Make the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary classes mandatory, but leave the writing to those who enjoy sitting in front of a computer for 8+ hours straight typing.  Most definitely not my favorite pastime.