[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Not necessarily, and while it's not my field of study, if you talk to some serious >math professors, they can show you how 2+2 does not equal 4. (Any mathematicians that >can corroborate are welcome) And while they haven't been refuted, their major works >are still considered theory, which means we're still learning.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Misinterpretation of knowledge maybe even more dangerous. The only way that 2+2 does not equal 4 is in a different number system than the one we commonly use. In our conventional day-to-day mathematics 2+2 always equals 4. Take a course in Number Theory; given the axioms of conventional arithmetic you will learn to prove that 2+2=4. Where do you guys come up with this stuff? So what if mathematics is theoretical? All of science is theoretical. What the heck does it imply to state that? That we all need religion? > You state that multiculturalism is the same as racism and not the way to tear down >the barriers, so what then is the answer? By teaching students about different >cultures you are teaching them about different ways of thinking, and therein allowing >them to learn to think independently and critically. The answer is to respect the rights of others, period. There's no need to tint it with culturalism. Multiculturalism is not a statement of rights or respect, it's a political power play to advance one group over another. There are numerous instances where multiculturalism has been used to restrict the rights of individuals. > 1. Information Media Ethics: > Students demonstrate understanding of multicultural rights, responsibilities, ethics > and equality of use of information media and technology. Just what are "multicultural rights?" > Given that different cultures have different traditions practices, doesn't it make >sense to teach these so that kids from all cultures can work together and learn >together. Doesn't that prepare them better? Realistically if teaching respect for >different groups and education isn't the answer, what is? Teaching respect for different groups and education should called American History and Political Science, not Multiculturalism. Michael Atherton Prospect Park [This post is related to Minneapolis because multiculturalism is, as shown by the citing of the "MPS's Media Education Curriculum Content Standards," which is directly influencing the administration of classroom activities.] _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
