In Mortal Danger, by Rep. Tom Tancredo (R, CO): on Education
For first time, we’re telling students to NOT learn English
Practitioners of the cult of multiculturalism do things to de-emphasize our society’s uniqueness, such as working against any effort to officially adopt a common language. English is America’s “native tongue” and always has been, but the cult’s influence
over our politicians and national policies has led to our essentially telling millions of immigrants and first-generation Americans that they SHOULDN’T learn English. Instead, we will teach their children in their native language. In Arizona, a state
with a large Hispanic population, voters approved Proposition 203 in 2000, banning so-called bilingual education--rules that forced schools to teach children in their native language. Instead, voters mandated the adoption of English-immersion classes
that required English-language instruction in all classrooms so the children could more quickly learn the language. Opponents sued, and in response, a federal court ordered the state to increase spending for English-language learners.
Source: In Mortal Danger, by Tom Tancredo, p. 27-28
Jun 6, 2006
Should be OK to say “Merry Christmas” at public schools
In a school in my district just before Christmas, I was talking to a large number of 5th & 6th graders. When I left the room, I said “Merry Christmas!” There was an uneasy response, with only a few kids acknowledging me and saying, “Okay.” As I was
walking out, a teacher’s aide said, “The principal does not like us using the word ‘Christmas’ here.” As I pointed to a Christmas tree in the hallway, I asked, “What is that?” She said it was a “seasonal” tree. I replied, “Are you telling me that we
cannot use ‘Christmas’?“ And she replied, no, but the teachers don’t. Not to be deterred, I waited until all the kids came out, and I very loudly wished them all a ”Merry Christmas!“ In reply, they all responded, ”Merry Christmas!“ This kind of thing is
happening all over the US. This is not a situation that is unique to my little suburban district. If parents went to schools to inquire about these things, they would no doubt be shocked by the answers coming from the school administrators & teachers.
Source: In Mortal Danger, by Tom Tancredo, p. 39-40
Jun 6, 2006
Our students are taught Christian fanatics are the problem
In classrooms I ask, “How many believe we live in the greatest country?” Four students raised their hands in one Denver classroom. Although that is the same percentage of positive responders I get in other schools, the comments were antagonistic & not
typical. These students knew why they hated this country. To them, America was beset with racism, sexism, chauvinism, & just about every other ism that has a negative connotation. The real problems we faced were those perpetrated by religious, Christian
fanatics. One student said the reason we have problems with aliens is we do not do enough to accommodate their values. When I asked what we should do if aliens came here with values that were antithetical to ours--like radical Islamists who want to set
up a Caliphate--there was a collective sneer.At the end, the teacher walked out with me. He pointed out that what I had witnessed was more a reflection of dinner table conversations than of public school pedagogy. But I have no doubt they are both.
Source: In Mortal Danger, by Tom Tancredo, p. 41
Jun 6, 2006
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