What are you trying to prove about Jefferson? Something negative about him? You give those who like to rip the US fodder for those who are learning about the US; just like what happens in government schools. Why do you think kids come out of schools hating the US?
RE: What are you trying to prove about Jefferson? Something negative about him?
Nope, we have to tell it like it is.
What he accomplished for the country -— GOOD.
Personally, he had his flaws. I don’t call that ripping at all. I call that LEARNING from his mistakes. And if we teach both truthfully and in a balanced way, I see no reason why his accomplishments for the country are in any way, reduced and why kids should hate him.
Policy wise, we should also honestly discuss his support for the French Revolution. That is NOT in any way ripping him. That is LEARNING FROM HISTORY.