Positive events and negative events both played a major role in creating the America that we know today.
The idea to only focus on events that "promote citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free-market system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights" and don't "encourage or condone civil disorder, social strife or disregard of the law" sounds pretty similar to what communist countries and dictators try to do. State sponsored media (although, it could be argued that the current USA model isn't far from that since almost all major news outlets are owned by a handful of corporations which have direct ties to government parties) net neutrality, or book burnings, anyone?
What I can't wrap my head around is that this idea was presented by an (I'm assuming) somewhat intelligent person...I mean, you have to be somewhat ahead of the curve to be voted onto a school board, right? Then, the rest of the (I'm assuming) smart-ish people need to approve your idea, or at least entertain it enough, so that it can even make it off the table. Clearly, my assumptions were wrong, very very wrong.
By not learning about all past events how can one move forward? That is like telling aspiring artists they can only study a few select pieces of art. Just doesn't seem to make sense, but then again, neither does a lot of stuff that's happening throughout the world.
Until this is officially voted down I hope the students and teachers continue to make their voices heard. Just think of what other less than stellar, and potentially harmful, policies have been put in place by this inadequate Board. If it were up to me, they'd all be fired.
More info here: http://news.msn.com/us/denver-area-students-walk-out-of-school-in-protest
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