Interesting Concept Gone Awry
I'm a bit bummed. My friend Renee sent me the following article about a teacher in New Hampshire trying to teach his students about the Holocaust. They were to make yellow Jewish stars and wear them. Sadly, many kids missed the point and protested. They even wore post-its saying, "I'm not Jewish." And one charming student thought "outside the box" and wore a Swastika, which was okay because they were "understanding the power of symbols." Glad I didn't go to school there.
posted by Esther @ 9:04 AM
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I have that film on TiVo, Rory. Gotta watch it this weekend. And I totally agree.
And New Hampshire is one of the most "progressive" states.
These little shits must've learnt their "progressive" ideas form somewhere (not pointing my finger towards their progressive parents of course).
i saw the movie 'paper clips' with my family. i wasn't expecting much as it is not really my type of movie.
i actually took a lot more from this movie than one could imagine.
my folks actually went this past summer to TN to see the finished product of their cultural tolerance project.
Some eight-graders in Pittsfield (New Hampshire) say an assignment intended to promote awareness of the Holocaust violated their religious freedom.
Personally, I suspect "adults" are in the background of this "protest!" Can the ACLU be far behind?
From Sergeant's link:
The assignment, based on "The Diary of Anne Frank," asked students to make and wear the yellow star Jews were forced to wear under the Nazis. Teacher Harry Mitchell says the point of the assignment is to teach empathy and show the significance of symbols....Mitchell says he has used the assignment successfully in past years. He says this year one student got permission to make and wear a swastika instead of a Jewish star.
So, one student was permitted ot empathize with the Nazis? I'm dumbfounded!
I am in VT and NH is nearby and experienced next to no Antisemitism. There was the grumblings of a moronic drunk but that is all. I have seen plenty of anti NYC mania and posted on disturbing prejudices up here aimed at Latinos.
Thanks for your great comments, everyone. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks this is a rather revolting development.
Glad you haven't been experiencing any, Beak. And thanks for the wishes RR. Right back atcha and everyone here. :)
That part about the kid wearing the swastika really is amazing; it just goes to show how ``tolerance`` and ``diversity`` lead to accepting anything. We need to call it what it is-hatred!
I`ve never heard of ``Paperclips``; I`m going to have to see it.
Happy Hanuakkah, Esther!
I've seen a lot about the "Paper Clip" program and think it's really wonderful.
Happy Hanukkah
Now, I think it would have been much more profound an experience if they could find those whose parents at all supported something conservative and made them wear an elephant armband.
And, by the rules of the Nazis, you'd have to go back, what, 3 generations, to see if there were any republicans?
OUT THE CONSERVATIVES!! Can you imagine the horrors!?!
watch 'em scurry.
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My mouth just dropped open. Sticky posts saying "We aren't Jewish? A swastika? What???? That is just plain scary...
btw, they are getting a lot of support from neo-nazi groups and the like....
One more time, sorry
A little addition at the bottom of the article stated the Holocaust wasn't a required topic; WWII was of course but not the Holocaust.
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