What should you do when you come across something wrong? For some bright-eyed students out there the answer is to confront the issue. In Arvada Colorado newly elected school board members proposed they revamp their AP US History to “promote citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free enterprise system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights. Additionally, they should present positive aspects of the United States. The last line is the ultimate in projecting, insisting coverage of political and social movements should "present balanced and factual treatment” of the information.
These students view this proposal as whitewashing of the ugly truth behind our country. Instead of grousing but still going to class, rolling their eyes and doing their damnedest to make the teacher miserable (guilty as charged) they choice to walk the fuck out and make their point. These students did something and by acting the school board is under greater scrutiny. Their opening salvo was a success.