It seems to me that "respect for authority" is an inappropriate value in a democracy/republic. Nobody should respect authority per se as all authority is merely delegated from the citizens. In fact, what should be instilled is respect for the citizens so that those with the delegated authority recognize for whom they work.

The fall of the Roman Empire. The United States. Way too many parallels.

NO morals, family values gone, government spending and the threat of bankruptcy, constant wars and military actions, POOR EDUCATION, I could go on and on. Every time there is a push to retrieve these values, the liberals want to shove us further down the drain of depravity.

Some of the history is portrayed in a negative light... It is not the unvarnished history that should be of concern or the portrayal of America as a generally (though not perfect) benevolent and righteous nation. In relative terms this is the truth. It is the portrayal and slanting of it being generally an evil empire that should concern. This has been the recent problem. Although one could argue that recent events could one day be righteously viewed in such a light.

What do you see, everyone? I see a student body determined to keep a lie, agreed-upon, in history classes today. They seem to think they know everything. But much of what they "know" is wrong.

As stated when this same topic was posted yesterday...
http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts/15...

Centralized public education has at its heart the intention to mold young minds with the propaganda devised by those who currently hold power.
I am in favor of exposing the skeletons in the closets of all the empires that have imposed their will by force. However this must be counter-balanced by the honest reporting of all the good that was done under those regimes.
To expect any powerful central system of education to do this without bias is naive folly.

Citizenship and patriotism in America should mean questioning authority.

By downplaying or even eliminating civil disobedience and including respect for authority in reference to patriotism and citizenship, it appears that we're attempting to propagandize good little 'brown shirts'.

Yessir, I'd like to protest Communist Core when
the opportunity presents itself!!! -- j

And you expected the progressive ideologues, and their lackey, who teach, some of whom I know, to just lie back and take any attempt to refute their progressive mantra of divide and conquer?

I question the validity of the "conservative majority" on the school board. It sounds from the article as if they are wanting to make it so authority is not questioned. When I was in school back in the 60's, I learned both the good and the bad. I was fascinated with the westward expansion of our country. How it was done, how it affected the native population and who the predominate players were. Of course in that era, I was also captivated by the space exploration and science. It helped that my uncle worked for a major computer company and was on loan to NASA, so I got up close and personal with some of the players in that expansion. On the science side it was nuclear, both explosions (bombs) and unlimited power generation. I participated in the generation side as a Navy Nuclear Operator. But again, the good and the bad came out in my studies. Overall, my training was varied and in some aspects, exotic. But I always kept and modified my ideals and it made great impressions on my conscious and subconscious mind. I feel these kids are right to protest and make their ideals known and hopefully impact the school board's decision.

It sure used to.