The biggest concern I have about teaching history of the world in our classrooms would be from whose perspective? Our universities and colleges run rampant with far left ideologues such as Bill Ayres, Ward Churchill etc. whose main agenda is to put America in its place. They have such hatred for everything the USA stands for. Yet they, and many, many others, have the ears of our youth. Patriotism makes them cringe.
As far as the marine goes, could he have handled the situation better? Perhaps, perhaps not. The school system is in total control of the curriculum and should have been more sensitive to the concerns of the marine and all others that were offended but kept quiet for fear of reprisal. I find it difficult to think that the school was blindsided by the parent’s reactions.
Are we a little touchy when it comes to Islam and its teachings? Of course, whether it's real or perceived. When it boils down to one's interpretation of the Koran to discern whether they are moderates or extremists should concern us all. I know the extremists represent a very small percentage
of Islam but they represent a wicked world and times we left behind some 1200 years ago. They are on a mission and we are in their way.
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