almost cried...

In my social class which I really kind of like, we started talking about Native Americans who get money from the casinos for living on reservations, and about how most whites treated the Native Americans and the African Americans. Well somehow we got talking about the schools education and about who taught and got education back when America was first being discovered. Some students where complaining that certain minorities shouldn’t get paid or special credit and that everyone should be treated equal for better or for worse. My Social teacher, said that some of us where short minded and needed to open our eyes, and also take advantage of our education, otherwise we'll end up living on in Lynd . (Lynd is a small town about five miles from the city I live in, and I went to school in Lynd for 9 years, K-8th grade. I find that it is a small school with great teachers, and small classes so if you have troubles they have lots of time to help you.) He also said some very hurtful things about Lynd another small town. That made me feel really hurt knowing that he was talking bad about a town where I practically grew up in and love. The mayor's son is my friend and I know almost everyone in the town. After he decided to change subjects, I was about in tears and even had a few on my sleeve of my sweatshirt. (I don’t cry to easy)

**But anyway I was wondering If I should talk to him very politely, I know its just his opinion, but it was hurtful, and he was telling us to open up our minds, I know has my teacher and I have ALOT of respect for him, but it hurts even now when I think about it.

If it bothered you that much, I definitely think you should speak with him. Politely tell why you had a problem with what he was saying. I'm appalled that he said that. I believe a teacher should be as objective as possible when teaching and teach information without letting their own biases and personal opinions interfere. One of my favorite teachers from high school would never give us his personal opinion on certain issues even though we constantly badgered him for it. He said it was his job to teach the information and up to us to draw our own opinions and conclusions from it.

I love the teachers here and at first i thought id hate it but, I dont know he's one of my fav. teachers and still cant belive he did that

That's really messed up. For a teacher to make discriminating comments like that just cause it's a "small" town. IMHO, small towns are much better than big ones. I'd definately speak to him, your parents, principal or whoever, because that's just way wrong (especially for a teacher).

Best of luck to you :)

I would try to have a good calm talk with that teacher . He will understand ! Success , hey!!:D