I want to discuss an issue that came up in a different thread. I think it is worth a thread of its own.
On the current events board, there is a thread about a book in which it is claimed that trump praised Hitler as having done good things.
I was a bit shocked to read many board members agreeing with this and it got me thinking about the teaching,or proposed teaching, of CRT in American schools.
I have no wish to go into the boring detail of CRT but my understanding is that it is a revisionist view of American history that shows a darker view of America than most people grew up with.
It has caused a great deal of upset amongst people who are actually quite happy with their history just the way it is. But that is a political stance and not one that takes account of actual history. And that seems to be the same attitude that I see when it comes to judging Hitler.
It means that CRT will not be judged through any historical or academic perspective. It will be judged purely on its perceived political stance and its possible impact on the youngsters who are taught it.
There is a fear that kids will grow to hate their country and for that reason the truth must be suppressed. But this is covered up in ignorant bluster because to admit that would be admitting that the US should come clean on its history.
Surely honesty is the best policy ? There isnt a country on earth that has not got some episodes that they would rather not discuss. I know all about that. People who can find the good in Hitler should not dictate the education of the kids.
Teachers' union president says CRT is NOT being taught in schools
CRT is stems from Marxist-based ideology, teaches kids to hate each other, and teaches them to hate their country. It teaches 'racism' is at the core of EVERYTHING, strips 'individuals' and replaces if with inclusive generalization. It teaches children / people to hate each other, to hate themselves, and to hate their country. Inevitably it teaches the US, since everything about it is based on racism, should be wiped out - Constitution, Rule of law, & it all - and rebuilt. (That's called 'overthrowing the govt').
It teaches that all whites are 'evil racists', whether they know it or not.
It also teaches kids their parents are 'evil':
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The father gave his opinion on critical race theory to the school board, saying the schools were failing its students.
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CRT taught this little girl that her white mother (interracial marriage) was evil, and her ather unladed on the school teaching her this crap.
Liberals have lost their damn minds...or either they are in control of their faculties and are just carrying out their agenda:
Indoctrinating K-12, college students, college kids, and military with CRT.
Teachers attempting to show 1st graders porn (illegal) to teach them how to 'assess pornography' (WTF?!)