That much is certain. But the stated goal in this case was literally to frame history in such a way as to promote patriotism and free enterprise. To downplay negative aspects of our history and focus on the feel-good side of things. USA! USA! USA! basically.
This is not ok. Our history is every bit as blood splattered and messy as anyone else's, and teaching people about it isn't unpatriotic, or anti-American, or whatever. Its simply the truth. Even the nasty bits about manifest destiny, slavery, and forced sterilizations. We do no favors to kids by giving them a nonsense PG rated version of history.
Has social conservatism pushed too far?
Re: Has social conservatism pushed too far?
by Libertarian602 » Sun Oct 05, 2014 4:44 pm
“Liberty has not only enemies which it conquers, but perfidious friends, who rob the fruits of its victories: Absolute democracy, socialism.”
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Re: Has social conservatism pushed too far?
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Re: Has social conservatism pushed too far?
by Libertarian602 » Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:36 pm
Well said.
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Re: Has social conservatism pushed too far?
by The Dharma Bum » Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:21 am
cunnilingus is not exactly a recent development
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Re: Has social conservatism pushed too far?
by exploited » Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:43 am
It is for most of the posters on this board.
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