re: Teaching 9/11: challenges and politics
Why do we have to flower dress up what happenned on 9/11?. War is hell. Plain as that. Whether you agree with Americans in Iraq, Pakistan or Afghanistan or not. Don't cover up what actually happenned. We don't need to tear down a culture or religion in the process when explaining 9/11 to these children. What is needed is explain to our children what happenned on 9/11 and explain the difference between those practicing true Islamic faith and those twisting the meaning of that faith and using it to meet their agenda. Like any other religion, there are people truly practicing their faith and those that practice it ala carte. Twisting it to mean what they want it to mean and practicing only the parts of it they agree with. The kids do not need to be brought into this politcal correctness crap. They will learn that as they get older on their own. Be honest with them, people were killed. They were killed by radical middle eastern people who are practiing their religion ala carte. Not all middle eastern people are bad, I know some and they are very nice people. I may not agree with their faith practices, but, they probably don't agree with mine either. That is what makes this country unique. No one religion or culture should be treated better than any other or forced on others.
Thank you,
EG
Niles, MI
