What happened to America? What happened to patriotism? Have you noticed that there is not as many American flags flying about these days? Have you noticed that politicians all over America- even local politicians- are trying to kill America from the inside? They are doing it slowly, so you probably don't notice.
Take education, for instance. Did you know only two States are largely responsible for what is taught in the other forty eight? Those states are California and Texas. It may sound far-fetched, but it is most definitely the truth. The reason is simple, if you think about it; those two States are the largest buyers of textbooks. The folks who make textbooks are a business. They don't just produce whatever your school wants to have added- they mass produce textbooks. Naturally, as any other business, they lean towards what their biggest customers want and the rest are forced to go along. It's not personal, it is strictly business.
Of course we all know California is a screwed up State on many levels- financially, socially, politically and morally. They have been screwing up history books for years. Our saving grace has always been Texas. Texas has been a bastion for love of freedom and American values. Because they are so different than California, and because there are multiple companies producing textbooks, our schools have been able to choose the "Texas versions" over the "California versions." It has even been a plus the last few years, since California is so broke, they haven't purchased many new textbooks.
Well, BAD NEWS, folks. The Progressives have penetrated Texas, and the history books are about to be rewritten yet again. This time, it is going to be BAD. The Texas State Board of Education, comprised of only 15 people are about to vote on making some revisions to what will be included- or omitted- from their textbooks. Make no mistake about it- whatever new history books come out of Texas WILL filter out to the rest of the country within a few short years.
Are you sitting down? If not, you might want to, because I am about to let you in on the proposed changes. If you are a true American- regardless of your political alignment- you will be furious. History is history- you shouldn't change it, regardless of what happened. For your reading pleasure (gag):
* Probably the most alarming proposed changed is the removal of the word "American," and in it's place putting the words "global citizen." You read that right. I've been catching heat from the left about my views on global government, but even the left would have to admit that this looks fishy. We ARE Americans, for goodness sake! What is the purpose of this, if not to steal the pride of being an American from our children?
* Strike another one up for those who want to remove God from our culture- they are going to vote to remove all references to Christmas. I know there are those who think religion should be separated from education, but there ARE historical events associated with Christmas. For instance, do you remember WWII, when the Americans and the Germans in the trenches laid down their arms and celebrated Christmas TOGETHER, then resumed fighting after the festivities? This is an important lesson, because it teaches humanity above all, even in the face of combat. How about recent history? The underwear bomber chose Christmas as his day to attack, er, to TRY to attack. Let's not forget the fact that you cannot argue away the importance of God during the founding of this country- His name is all over our founding documents.
* Speaking of religion, while voting on removing Christmas, they will also be voting on including the Hindu holiday of Diwali. You know, because of the huge impact this holiday has made on our society. Note the sarcasm here.
* They will also be voting to remove references to Daniel Boone, General George Patton, and Nathan Hale. Can you imagine why they would want to do this? There must be some reason why they don't want our children to know that, throughout history, there are people who have risked their lives for the freedom of others. Could it be that if our children grow up without people like these to look back on, they will be less likely to rise up for freedom in their own time? That's the only reason I can think of- if you have a less ominous explanation, please share!
* How about removing Columbus Day from the textbooks? I'm not sure how far this one goes. They mention removing "Columbus Day," which is a holiday, but I could gather no insight as to if they were also considering removing the whole historical experience of Columbus. Either way, you have to wonder why.
* They are also considering the inclusion of the cultural impact of hip-hop music. This one I am OK with, as long as the cultural impact of rock and roll is still included. Like it or hate it, hip-hop has made a cultural impact on society almost on the same level that rock music did when it showed up on the scene.
* They are also considering replacing expansionism and free enterprise
with imperialism and capitalism. This one is tricky. When I was in school, I was taught all four of these subjects. They are talking about replacing the first pair with the second pair. Like it or not, we were an expansionist nation at one time. It is part of our history. Why would we hide it? What would be next? Hiding slavery?
Look, every country out there has some history they aren't proud of- just ask Germany. Hiding this history is one of the most dangerous things you can do. You MUST teach the bad with the good. This knowledge isn't dangerous for the fragile little minds of our children- it is a STRENGTHENING. If you know where you came from, you have a better chance of getting where you are going, and without repeating past mistakes.
Good or bad, history happened. You cannot change history, you can only lie about it and hide it. Denial of information is nothing short of being a form of mind control. We need to teach the TRUTH, no matter how painful. Even if history gets in the way of your modern agenda, which I'm guessing is the reasoning here, it must be taught. Period.
In my past writings, I have tried to wake everyone up to the things going on around them- things that will have or is having an impact on their lives. Most people choose to keep their heads in the sand and "go along to get along." Fine- let the government control your every breath. However, this one is impacting your children. It is taking knowledge away from them that will be useful in their futures- maybe even after we are dead and gone. They are our next leaders. What kind of history will they have to look back on to guide them?
By denying our children true and accurate history, we are dooming them to repeat it. Who knows- maybe that is the plan...
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