http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3202830/posts
A D.C. sixth-grade teacher will apologize for an assignment that asked
students to draw comparisons between former President George W. Bush and
Adolf Hitler. The McKinley Middle School teacher sent students home with
a Venn diagram and asked them to compare and contrast Bush and Hitler. At
least one parent found it troubling on a number of levels. He told News4 he
sees a certain lack of respect for the office of the president. And
the instructions read “both men who abused their powers,” which the parent
said presents opinion as fact. D.C. Public Schools released a statement late Wednesday...
Reading this on the anniversary of 9/11 makes my blood boil. Bush was not our greatest president, but no way in hell does he deserve to be compared in such a manner to Hitler. I’m grateful (especially as a former NY’er) that America had President Bush thirteen years ago this day.
Suggest a better assignment: On the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, discuss how America of 2008 -2014 (or just 2014) is positioned against terrorist threats. What has been done to keep us safe? What risks have been mitigated? What risks have increased? How does our military preparedness measure comparatively? How do our international relationships and strategic partnerships compare? Etc.
In fact, I think it would be appropriate for the teacher involved to do this particular assignment.