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I didn't go back and read my original post, but maybe this will clarify my thoughts. The Grand Excursion is a reenactment of an historic event within the City. Until a few years ago, I certainly had never heard of it. It was not an event covered in either American or Minnesota history classes. I doubt until the publicity started to come out for this event, few people had heard of it. This is a great learning and teaching opportunity. My point is to provide information from more than one perspectives. I realize its a civic promotion for the River. I love the River and it deserves promotion. Civic celebrations are important for a community. But tell both sides of the story so it can be a truly education event, especially since this is the first exposure so many have had to the event.
I'll duck after this next statement, but it reminds me of recent arguments on teaching standards. (Whose standards are to be used?) Instead of providing one perspective of history, provide more than one ... granted, they're infinite perspectives ... There are things to celebrate with respect to the Grand Excursion, but also acknowledge those things that don't deserve celebration.
Pam Frantum Merriam Park
From: "Mary Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [StPaul] The 4th of July Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:34:39 -0500
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What we can do today, rather than look back wistfully or shamefully at the past, is to look at who society is abusing TODAY and try to do the right thing. Yesterday is gone, and I didn't have anything to do with it.
I agree, with the additional point that we should be aware of our history and refrain from beating our chests about how our ancestors never did any wrong. They were human being just like us. They did all kinds of things.
Mary Baker East Side
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