…They Get A Chance To Revise It.
What a weird time we are living in. Historical figures are being hung out to dry for not being saints and now it appears destroying their statues was not enough. Chicago Educators and politicians are calling for Schools to stop teaching history until they can revise it. The claim is that history is racist and doesn’t highlight the contributions of women or minorities enough. I guess Betsy Ross, Harriet Tubman, Joan of Arc, MLK, Rosa Parks, and the numerous others don’t count.
“At a news conference, State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford said current history teachings lead to a racist society and overlook the contributions of women and minorities.”
“Rep. Ford Today in Evanston to Call for the Abolishment of History Classes in Illinois Schools,” in which Ford asked the ISBOE and school districts to immediately remove history curriculum and books that “unfairly communicate” history “until a suitable alternative is developed.”
The representative instead suggested that schools devote greater attention toward civics and ensuring students understand democratic processes. “It costs us as a society in the long run forever when we don’t understand our brothers and sisters that we live, work and play with,” Ford said. The state representative is sponsoring a bill that would require elementary schools to teach students about the civil rights movement.”
“When it comes to teaching history in Illinois, we need to end the miseducation of Illinoisans,” Ford said.”
Miseducation… These officials are going to ruin the next generation. It is important that Americans know where we came from. Our forefathers made this country what it is today and deserve to be remembered for it. But these “educators” and politicians would likely erase many important American figures, demonizing them for owning slaves or having prejudices during a time when America was racist. Our history shows us that we have come a long way and have become a far more civilized society. Painting over our past transgressions isn’t bettering America, it’s painting over the lessons that we have learned.
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