We Will Not Forget

[pomtzu]

In our area, children are not taught about 9-11. It isn't in the history books, and is deemed too un-PC to teach, as we might offend a race/ethnicity/religion. Kind of sad. Adults will remember, most of our children have no idea.

OMG - that is awful - and so not right. Who was pious and pompous enough to make that call and to then have it enforced? Why is fact and reality banned? Ignore it and bury your head in the sand and you don't have to face it - to teach the children - and to answer all of their difficult to answer questions???? Yes - such a brilliant way to teach and inform. Unbelievable!!!!

It's not just "kind of said" as you said, Johanna - it's damn sad to the max.

I don't think I will ever forget one minute of what happened that day - it is burned into my memory - as ugly as it may be. To witness as it happened - the death of thousands of innocent people - is something that is not easily erased from our minds - and it shouldn't be. Let it be a reminder - "there but for the grace of God, go I", and count your blessings that you are still here to remember. Thousands can't.......

[cassiesmom]

It's a quiet day for me for a couple of reasons... My church lost an associate pastor on the plane that was headed from Boston to L.A. Today in particular - on 9/11/01 I had just started a new job and was going to train with a nurse who worked from her home. She lives not very far from where I'm working now, so I found myself going the exact same route at almost the same time, on another sunny September morning. I'm glad this day is almost over.

[Cataholic]

OMG - that is awful - and so not right. Who was pious and pompous enough to make that call and to then have it enforced? Why is fact and reality banned? Ignore it and bury your head in the sand and you don't have to face it - to teach the children - and to answer all of their difficult to answer questions???? Yes - such a brilliant way to teach and inform. Unbelievable!!!!

It's not just "kind of said" as you said, Johanna - it's damn sad to the max.
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POM- I didn't mean to suggest that it was an intentional decision, it just is. Fact and reality, IMO, as it relates to American history in this country, has been mis-represented forever. I think of the Native American Indians as an example. Political Science as WE know it, doesn't seem to comport with what the rest of the world knows.

[Lady's Human]

POM- I didn't mean to suggest that it was an intentional decision, it just is. Fact and reality, IMO, as it relates to American history in this country, has been mis-represented forever. I think of the Native American Indians as an example. Political Science as WE know it, doesn't seem to comport with what the rest of the world knows.

It all depends on who is writing the history. Regardless of who is writing it their national bias normally comes out.

[Alysser]

My Dad was on a plane from Newark Airport. I'm just thankful that it wasn't his plane. Seriously, I cannot imagine the loss. It's so sad. I will never forget. Being in third grade, I didn't really understand it but it really showed you the evil that exists.

[Cataholic]

Just asked J what was said in class about 9/11. Nothing. Not a single thing in class. The morning announcements led a moment of silence, but the actual events- nada. He is in a blended class of 1-3rd graders (montessori).

[pomtzu]

Just asked J what was said in class about 9/11. Nothing. Not a single thing in class. The morning announcements led a moment of silence, but the actual events- nada. He is in a blended class of 1-3rd graders (montessori).

And I shake my head in disbelief. I can understand - given the age of the students in J's class - not going into gory and specific details - but there must be a "kinder and gentler way" to teach the basics of what transpired without scaring them. Do you know what the middle and high schools do? - do they approach the subject at all? It's an event in U.S, history and needs to be taught - just like the Civil War, WW1, WW2, Viet Nam, etc.

PC really burns me up. It's like some people refuse to acknowledge other people even exist. It takes all people from all backgrounds to make history. By not teaching about them is an injustace to not only their memory, but to the ones who miss out on a lot by not knowing true history.

Exactly!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Our town had a special event. Our fort put 7,000 American flags on the parade grounds in memory of those lost on 9/11 and the govenor came and gave a speech. Our fort was built in the 1850s and often have re-enactments with both settlers and Native Americans represented.

PC really burns me up. It's like some people refuse to acknowledge other people even exist. It takes all people from all backgrounds to make history. By not teaching about them is an injustace to not only their memory, but to the ones who miss out on a lot by not knowing true history.

I've done a lot of research on my family history. I have English, German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, French, and Native Americans on my tree. While, I'm not proud of what some of them may have done I am proud to be related to everyone of them. Which one(s) would I boot out to please the PC people?