[rtwingr]

This is what is being taught in American High Schools: That the American colonists were just like Hamas. Yet even this author can't cite a single example of a revolutionary killing a non-combatant.

[Fenris6]

Hamas deliberately targets innocent civillians. This kind of equivolence is reprehensible. Teacher should be fired for incompetence.

[samadams2000]

Im gonna sit this discussion out because my fingers will crush through the keyboard.

[mlc9852]

One more reason to homeschool.

[rbg81]

Yes, there were many examples of patriotic Americans detonating carts filled with explosives in town squares and markets in Colonial America. Or there will be after the Leftists get through with the textbooks.

[rtwingr]

FYI. This is being used in A/P American Studies at Hudson High School, Hudson, MA, the school that censored the Conservative Club last year and is being sued in Federal Court for discrimination against conservatives. It was this course that motivated the club's co-founders.

[Sun Soldier]

"This is what is being taught in American High Schools: That the American colonists were just like Hamas."

Actually the article leaves it up to the reader to form his own opinion... imagine that. From the article:

"Finally, the decision on the Sons of Liberty comes down to a variation on an old saying "one man's terrorist is another man's patriot." The ultimate conclusion must be left to the individual."

Question your kids (public or home schooled) if they know what the Stamp Act was or who the Sons of Liberty were. I'd be impressed by any teen who could elaborate even a little in his answer. After you explain who the Sons of Liberty were and their role in the Revolution (only if you have to of course), ask your kid if he thinks they were terrorists or patriots. Then ask your kid what he thinks the British thought of the Sons of Liberty. You'll probably get two different answers and that's not unreasonable.

[JOE43270]

These people can call us what they wish. What they don't understand is that America is not a school yard bully. In all of our history we don't start fights "WE FINISH THEM". God Bless America and All who have protected HER. I'm not starting a fight either, so don't bring me one because I'll finish it.

[higgmeister]

I looked this up.

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[longtermmemmory]

The sad fact is the author is probably a mental midget who works as a drudge at a corporate job. They don't have the concept that the Sons of Liberty were taking direct action against an unjust government. They did not want to "scare" they wanted to communicate a message.

Hamas is DESIGNED to force change by creating fear of the governered which will intimidate change.

[higgmeister]

The search for his name, Don Vitale, found this:

New Internet Historical Journal Calls for Papers on Early America

A new historical journal--- The Early America Review--- is asking for submissions. Published quarterly, focus of the
publication is 18th century America---its people, issues and events. The Early America Review is an Internet-only
journal, and is not printed in a hard-copy version. The Fall edition of the magazine has just been published and is
available at no charge on the World Wide Web at http://earlyamerica.com/review/
As publisher, I believe this journal allows academics an opportunity to "spread the gospel" of early America to
interested laypersons. It also provides authors writing about this historical period an additional venue for publication of
their works. The target audience of this publication is the "informed layperson." Those individuals who do not as a
matter of fact read historical journals, but who appreciate and, indeed, welcome an in-depth study on a variety of
subjects relative to 18th century America.
We note that in an article in the February 1996 issue of the American Historical Review, the point is made that of "the
approximately 250 manuscripts that are submitted to the AHR each year" only one-tenth of those are published.
Inevitably, we must assume, the remaining 225 manuscripts that are rejected move on to other historical journals for
consideration. However, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to calculate that the other important journals--- either via their
own special standards and criteria....or even by the total number of pages available for publication, can not and do not
accommodate the overflow.
Our view is that some of those papers that "don't make the cut" have sufficient broad appeal that would be of interest to
laypersons. The overwhelming and positive response to our premier issue (Summer 1996) supports this view, that
those outside the profession are interested in the original research and professional output of the community of
historical scholars. As such, I ask that you consider submitting your paper, dissertation, book review or commentary to
The Early America Review. We are not concerned that your manuscript has already seen the light of publication. While
it may have been exposed to academics in the field, doubtless it has never been seen by those outside the
profession. Which is, precisely, the audience we serve.
If you have access to the Internet, I invite you to take a look at the Review. If you wish to submit or if you have any
questions, please email to the publisher, Don Vitale at: devcom@seanet.com....or regular mail to: The Early America
Review, P.O. Box 11410, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110....or FAX: (206) 780-9450.
D.E. Vitale Publisher, The Early America Review http://earlyamerica.com/review/

[higgmeister]

Here is a review of this Web Page that clearly states that
it is intended to provide a mix of information, instruction,
and entertainment. To bad the published text itself doesn't
say that.

Archiving Early America

The Archiving Early America web site contains a wide array of primary historical documents from the Keigwin and Mathews private collection. Copyrighted in 1997 and curated by Don Vitale, the site's resources are intended to provide a mix of information, instruction, and entertainment. The site's eighteenth century primary source material, including American newspapers, maps and writings, is accessible via an Excite for Web Servers search engine. The site is affiliated with The Early America Review: A Journal of Fact and Opinion On the People, Issues and Events Of 18th Century America. Users will also find on-line, quarterly editions of The Early America Review going back to Summer 1996, as well as the Town Crier, an active discussion forum of educators, historians, students, researchers, journalists. The site is well-organized, easy to navigate, and has a professional appearance. There is no charge for noncommercial purposes such as news reporting, classroom use or research and the site is open 24 hours a day.

Linked here. "http://www.otal.umd.edu/amst/bib.htm"

[Anthem]

I started a thread on their forum regarding this article.

[rtwingr]

As a follow-up, one student raised the point that American patriots were not terrorists. The two teachers and most of the students disagreed with him. He was told he was wrong when he said that Islamic terrorists used passages from the Koran that directed them to kill "infidels" as they beheaded their hostages. One teacher stated that the Old Testament also told people to kill (why that is relevant to the discussion was not explained). Next lesson is how Christians used the Bible to justify slavery. Ah, public school...

[El Gato]

Yet even this author can't cite a single example of a revolutionary killing a non-combatant.

There likely some, maybe even some deliberately. That sort of thing happens in most every war, especially 18th century ones. But it wasn't a policy of the Committees of Correspondence, nor of the United Colonies (later states) in Congress Assembled.

More than a few Torys did get tarred and feathered though, as did many revolutionaries in crown loyalist areas.