Out of mothballs!

Well, after being bumped by my colleague and friend Greg, who writes for the blog fr33agents. I have to start posting again. It's probably a good thing because I've been keeping up with all the goings-on, but I just have been busy with other stuff: family, reloading, finally getting into USPSA, dogs, and the ever present slaving to fill the government coffers. Now I have to push aside the excuses and write a little bit again.

Anywho, I brought 45superman's article to Greg's attention this morning, and he forwarded it on to his Cato buddies. For my part, as an educator I felt a need to write a letter to The College Preparatory School Administration decrying this situation. Anywho, here 'tis:

Good morning,

It has come to my attention your intent to indoctrinate students in Ms. Razeq's class. Apparently she is doing a unit on the proposed concealed carry law in Illinois. This is to be commended because students need to be aware of the arguments for and against this important piece of legislation. I understand a colleague of mine was asked to come speak to to Ms. Razeq's class in favor of this legislation but was later told he would not be allowed to come because your administration would not allow it. It's good to know that your administration is intent on indoctrinating students into a belief system that will terrify them of a very important defensive tool, and possibly cause them to seek to undermine the constitutional rights of others later in life becaue of this irrational fear.

As an educator myself I'm always interested in the opposing viewpoints on issues. Students often know what my opinion is and I will often make an effort to bring in an opposing viewpoint to keep me honest or argue against me. It makes me think - it makes me decide for myself. It makes the students decide for themselves. It keeps their minds sharp. I've had my mind changed before -- so have my students. It's clear your administration is not interested in intelligent, free-thinking students, but regurgitation machines that will spout back whatever social agenda you have set out for them - set in the guise of education

Education is not about indoctrination, even though it seems more and more every year it is just that. You may choose to revise your decision and allow this speaker to extoll the merits of a concealed carry permit program in Illinois - and all the benefits society reap from having concealed weapon carries among the populace - or you can continue to run your indoctrination machine on it's current course.

As an educator I know what my decision would be.

Regards,

CC