Okay so the governor of Arizona decided that promoting a measure to require all "people who look like immigrants" to show their ID wasn't enough. Now she went to the school system. This is exactly what she did:
Arizona governor Jan Brewer (ughh) signed a bill that would restrict students to participate in classes that promoted overthrowing the American government, or hatred towards people of other races. So this would make you wonder, "Is she getting rid of American history?" After all there are many narratives of slavery that would make people "hate" slave owners. No, she's not eliminating US History, but classes like Native American history, Mexican American studies, programs, etc. would be affected by the measure that she signed. The State Schools chief, Tom Horne, has also pushed for the measure to be signed. He said classes in Mexican American studies programs would teach Latino students that they are "oppressed by white people."
Hmmm no Mr. Horne, taking someone's heritage away teaches Latino students that they are "oppressed by white people" as you so eloquently put it.
The measure signed by Governor Brewer (ughh) was condemned by United Nations human rights experts Yesterday.
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Kudos to the UN. I guess madame governor and her team of venom coffee brewers now can see that the new bill will promote suspcion, hatred and lack of solidarity. The children are still learning and it is the responsibility of the educators charged with their learning to give accurate and factual history of their heritage. Governor, please look for high button issues that you and your team can focus on. You will see how it will be easy to have peace, love and happiness in your state.
Tina
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