This is great because it takes a close look at stretching and how neccessary it is for everyday living.  It makes some fantastic points about not having to focus so intently on it because you need just enough for functionality.  I would highly encourage you to read this article, it wont take very long, but you will take a lot from it.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/phys-ed-how-necessary-is-stretching/