Well it is a tough subject but hiding information does no good either, IMHO.
I feel it is best to show the internet sites for the good of the masses rather
than to hide it from the minority who may allow the hate to manifest itself
into some sort of bad behavior.
As teachers or parents or mentors we should be looking to create heroes, good
citizens, to stir compassion, to create the common threads to show right from
wrong. By allowing young adults - teens to see this may help lift a hero, we
can not continually hide in the house while the thieves rule the streets!
Also, this may give the teachers a chance to observe some early bad behavior
in the class. Keeping an observant eye open may alert us to potential dangers
that may not have been made visible until it was too late.
I also remember being quite the little militant when I was 12 or 13, reading
everyone the riot act on my political perspectives. Proudly voted "Most
Radical Student" of my Senior class (1975) at 17 years old! And finally,
being left of center, I don't believe in censorship. I believe it creates a
hunger for the very thing you are trying to keep undercover. Let freedom
ring! How did that song go "Freedom isn't free, you've got to pay a price,
you've got to sacrifice for your liberty."
Ron wrote:
<living in the worst part of the south - south africa - i really have to
<comment on the racial/hate thread.
Pretty interesting Ron. Thanks for giving us a little insight on what that
experience was and is like.
Peace
Susan
