Associated Press writer freaks out over Texas Board of Education decision to teach kids the truth
Via Associated Press

So the Texas State Board of Education decided on Friday that school books should include actual true history instead of the socialist/communist propaganda that liberals and anti-Americans prefer, and how do you think the Associated Press reported the story? [All emphasis added]

The Texas State Board of Education agreed to new social studies standards on Friday after the far-right faction wielded its power to shape the lessons that will be taught to millions of students on American history, the U.S. free enterprise system, religion and other topics.

In dozens of smaller votes passed over the three days, the ultra-conservatives who dominate the board nixed all but a few efforts to recognize the diversity of race and religion in Texas.

This is probably the most absurd decision by the Board:

They also agreed to strike the word "democratic" in references to the form of U.S. government, opting instead to call it a "constitutional republic."

OUTRAGEOUS! How dare they teach those poor little kids the truth! Never mind the fact that we're actually a "Constitutional Republic" and NOT a "Democracy."

"We have been about conservatism versus liberalism," said Democrat Mavis Knight of Dallas, explaining her vote against the standards. "We have manipulated strands to insert what we want it to be in the document, regardless as to whether or not it's appropriate."

Because "appropriateness" obviously outweighs factual accuracy, as long as it's what liberals 'want to be in the document.'

Over the past three days, the board also argued over how historic periods should be classified (still B.C. and A.D., rather than B.C.E. and C.E.); whether or not students should be required to explain the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on global politics (they will); and whether former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir should be required learning (she will).

Because God knows that we should ban any and all mention of God in school, so kids will not ever be allowed to hear what others believe. And God forbid that kids should find out the truth about never ending attacks and hatred toward Israel. They should only be allowed to teach kids that everything is the Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeews fault! I apologize to anyone who may have been offended by my use of the word "God." (Sarcasm off)

Berlanga also bristled when the board approved an amendment that deletes a requirement that sociology students "explain how institutional racism is evident in American society."

OUTRAGE! How are we ever going to get kids to be color blind if we're not allowed to constantly talk about color? DOH!

McLeroy, a 10-year board veteran, has been one of the most prolific and polarizing members. The devout Christian conservative has been adamant on several issues, including that the Christian influences of the nation's Founding Fathers are important to studying American history.

CRAZY TALK! Who could possibly think that Christianity had any impact on the Founders or American history?

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