Wonder Land: Revising patriotism, the woke left has spent the last year pushing the notion that America is systemically flawed. Image: Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesAs we celebrate our precious freedom, it’s important that we use it to look honestly at American history—much of it good, but some of it immoral and horrific. That includes the enslavement of Africans and their descendants and the systemic racism against black people that persists today.
Yet Republican lawmakers around the country are calling for laws to limit what students can be taught about American history and society. The measures, some of which have already become law, mandate a distorted and whitewashed view of America. Florida now bars the teaching of critical race theory, which it defines as “the theory that racism is not merely the product of prejudice, but that racism is embedded in American society and its legal systems to uphold the supremacy of white persons.” Several states have enacted similar laws barring or restricting lessons about racism, sexism and other forms or prejudice, and many more are considering such legislation.
Politicians shouldn’t rewrite history or tell teachers what to teach. Many of the same Republican politicians and right-wing media figures complaining about “cancel culture” erasing Mr. Potato Head and Dr. Seuss want to “cancel” the horrors of slavery and racism. My great-grandparents were enslaved, and my grandparents and parents lived under racist Jim Crow laws. I wasn’t raised to hate white people or America. I love America, and I’m grateful for the white brothers and sisters who fought alongside African-Americans in the past and continue to do so today to make real the promise of the Declaration of Independence:
opinion donnabrazile donnabrazile had a great speech today in Free Iran World Summit, she is a great freedom lover and a real patriot FreeIran2021
opinion donnabrazile No one is suggesting we sweep America’s history under the rug. CRT opponents don’t want it in schools b/c it’s meant to villainies all white people, claim all black ppl are inherently oppressed and won’t achieve as much success as whites, and blatantly cause division and unrest
opinion donnabrazile We are no better than those who oppress or dictated or genocide, if we destroy truth and destroy democracy. We need to fix people,not just erase facts.
opinion donnabrazile Western civilization ended global slavery, yet it is still practiced today. Questions: What’s being done to finally eliminate slavery? Who is doing what? How can individuals contribute to the cause?”
opinion donnabrazile I'm not here in your face. Everyone has potential to attain everything that is pleasant in life. There is nothing wrong with you and I need to teach you to become better. Don't get distracted and spend all of your fine silver. Take my advice.
opinion donnabrazile Seeing what America was during last 4 years of previous administration and what it is now should make us love it more than ever before!
opinion donnabrazile Let's start talking about rampant misogyny. Would Britney Spears father have maintained control if she was a man? Cosby admitted to drugging and raping his victims. Even with young parents, mothers have made most of the career sacrifices during Covid. Daughters care for parents.
opinion donnabrazile The woke protection racket need to face up to their psychopathy and greed- IMO.
opinion donnabrazile Rubbish
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