An elementary school in California has forbidden kindergarteners from dressing up as pilgrims and Indians this Thanksgiving. According to some parents, wearing headdresses and pilgrim hats is "demeaning" and "a racist stereotype."
I can think of a lot of things that are demeaning, and wearing pilgrim and Indian outfits isn't one of them. Headdresses, beads, and vests are a simplified way of representing typical Native American clothing, just as pilgrim hats and collars are a simplified way of representing what the pilgrims wore. There's nothing bad about wearing a headdress, so how is it insulting to Native Americans for kids to wear headdresses? What is demeaning about acting out a historical event?
Political correctness has gotten way out of hand. Things that should be simple and fun are forced to become bland, meaningless, and pointless.
Have a great Thanksgiving, and don't let the PC police ruin it!
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Christmas Eve news and history
Today, for the first time in six years, Christian pilgrims are going to Bethlehem, Jesus's birthplace, to celebrate. Before, the pilgrimages were impossible because of violence (which isn't surprising because Bethlehem is in the Middle East).
Today in history, the War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, and the Ku Klux Klan was founded by former Confederate cavalryman Nathan Bedford Forrest in 1865. Also, three years ago in 2002, Scott Peterson reported that his pregnant wife, Laci, was missing. As most people know, it is a commonly held (and correct) belief that Scott killed his wife either on Christmas Eve morning or the night of December 23. Additionally, one year ago on this date, everyone's favorite Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, paid a surprise visit to American troops in the most dangerous parts of Iraq. Finally, I would like to wish a happy birthday in advance to Jesus Christ, who will be celebrating his birthday tomorrow! Have a happy Christmas Eve and Merry Christmas, everyone!
Today in history, the War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, and the Ku Klux Klan was founded by former Confederate cavalryman Nathan Bedford Forrest in 1865. Also, three years ago in 2002, Scott Peterson reported that his pregnant wife, Laci, was missing. As most people know, it is a commonly held (and correct) belief that Scott killed his wife either on Christmas Eve morning or the night of December 23. Additionally, one year ago on this date, everyone's favorite Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, paid a surprise visit to American troops in the most dangerous parts of Iraq. Finally, I would like to wish a happy birthday in advance to Jesus Christ, who will be celebrating his birthday tomorrow! Have a happy Christmas Eve and Merry Christmas, everyone!
Friday, November 11, 2005
Happy Veterans' Day
Happy Veterans' Day, everyone! On this date in 1918, an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, ending World War I. Also, the Mayflower Compact was signed on this date in 1620. The compact was the first document of self-government in America. Additionally, Nat Turner, the leader of a violent slave uprising, was hanged on this date in 1831, and Germany finished conquering France on this date in 1942.
Also, yesterday governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts gave an excellent speech against the judges of the Supreme Judicial Court who legalized gay marriage. Romney said that the judges' actions created a "great peril to the culture of our entire land." How true. There are many people who, instead of being glorious and patriotic, aim to turn America into a communist country where people can be as immoral as they want and not only be accepted, but actually be rewarded by the government by forming un-individualistic, undignified relationships! Even more excellent was the fact that a man named Gerald Walpin, who introduced Romney, praised the governor for fighting against the "modern-day KKK...the Kennedy-Kerry Klan"!
Today President Bush gave a great speech as well. He defended Operation Iraqi Freedom and spoke out against its critics. Hooray for Bush! On this Veterans' Day, the last thing America needs is annoying, unpatriotic criticism of the war.
Also, yesterday governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts gave an excellent speech against the judges of the Supreme Judicial Court who legalized gay marriage. Romney said that the judges' actions created a "great peril to the culture of our entire land." How true. There are many people who, instead of being glorious and patriotic, aim to turn America into a communist country where people can be as immoral as they want and not only be accepted, but actually be rewarded by the government by forming un-individualistic, undignified relationships! Even more excellent was the fact that a man named Gerald Walpin, who introduced Romney, praised the governor for fighting against the "modern-day KKK...the Kennedy-Kerry Klan"!
Today President Bush gave a great speech as well. He defended Operation Iraqi Freedom and spoke out against its critics. Hooray for Bush! On this Veterans' Day, the last thing America needs is annoying, unpatriotic criticism of the war.
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