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A new conservative school board majority here in the Denver suburbs recently proposed a curriculum-review committee to promote patriotism, respect for authority and free enterprise and to guard against educational materials that “encourage or condone civil disorder.”
originally posted by: TycoonBarnaby
I just want to point out that this is not happening in the Denver Public Schools system, but rather in the Jefferson County Public schools system.
originally posted by: LDragonFire
Why is it always the conservatives that are trying to rewrite history? Why is it always the same group trying to inject religion? History should be truth, why are so many against it?
originally posted by: LDragonFire
Why is it always the conservatives that are trying to rewrite history? Why is it always the same group trying to inject religion? History should be truth, why are so many against it?
originally posted by: xuenchen
a reply to: gentledissident
What exactly are "they" trying to change?
Can't see any details in the story.
promote citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free-market system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights" and don't "encourage or condone civil disorder, social strife or disregard of the law.
originally posted by: ManBehindTheMask
a reply to: gentledissident
Wow that sounds horrible!
Totally changing history!
originally posted by: xuenchen
a reply to: gentledissident
What exactly are "they" trying to change?
Can't see any details in the story.
"Materials should promote citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free enterprise system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights. Materials should not encourage or condone civil disorder, social strife or disregard of the law. Instructional materials should present positive aspects of the United States and its heritage."