[kcat]

frightening was my first thought, then I remembered when my son who was a junior in high school came home a few months ago asking if I thought Iraq was becoming a new Vietnam. Gee, wonder where he got that thought. It opened up a great discussion. I pulled up number of troop deaths per day in Vietnam and compared them to Iraq. That was enlightening to him. I want to say that in no way dimenishes the sorrow of even one life lost - I just wanted to make one of several points to him.

Anyway, disgusting as this is, we can raise thinking, questioning young people. When they do it in the classroom it inspires others to think for themselves too. I've taught them to question their teachers if they need to, just be sure you back up what you say with facts and you will never be in trouble with me.

[MEG33]

I applaud your actions and attitudes...I worry about the kids whose parents don't know history, don't interact with their children about what they are hearing from teachers...whether accurate or inaccurate.

I don't accuse all teachers of having the same agenda as the NEA...I just wonder if they could ever press for change in their union spokesmen.