https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2009/11/01/in-praise-of-dirt/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 18:16:00 -0400<![CDATA[All around me, people are rubbing their hands with a few drops of liquid that are said to kill germs.  I hear government officials lecturing us on washing our hands.  I read blog posts on how to cope with the menace of doorknobs.   And Phized at schools is more and more sterile, designed to prevent the kids from getting dirty.]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:35:32 -0500<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2009/11/01/in-praise-of-dirt-n186681