Michigan Today — Home And Health Care

     In The West Michigan Christian News in March’s 2010 issue, I was reading about

the history ‘Standards’ being written and assessed withinin the Texas Social Studies

Curriculum, and then how these standards will determine what content is placed in

and aligned with any new textbooks published. I quite frankly find it rather appalling,

because the action’s taken in Texas may just rewrite history and mask the “truth.” I

tell you this, because most educator’s know that Texas is extremely influential in

curriculum standards. Many states follow Texas and purchase books approved by

Texas’s standards. So it is important, that the social studies books are factually

correct and have the right historical perspective and point of view to explain

American History.

     Here are some examples, that I find outrageous. The powers to be may be taking out

any reference of Daniel Boone, George Patton, Columbus Day, Christmas, and the like

and may I also add to any mention on how we are “Americans.” In their place the editors

or publishers may choose to discuss artists who have had an impact on hip-hop music,

Clarence Darrrow, and Global Citizens. Certainly, if you want to sell textbooks, then

a history lesson on Hip Hop would probably motivate and capture today’s students’ interest

rather than say, Daniel Boone.  Considering all subject areas and curriculum it is probably

nearly impossible today to cover all of the explorers and the building of our nation including

current events while attending school K-12.

     However, if one is going to read about American history then World War II and Christmas

is part of our history and heritage. One can probably make for a good argument as to whether

or not Columbus discovered America. We do teach critical thinking, but still George Patton

was a real general in World War II, and are we not all Americans (except for all of the

illegal aliens)? Our country is called United States of America and our country is in

North America. If a person is born in the United States, he/she is an American.

To be president the Constitution requires one to have been born within the

United States. Perhaps, someday we will know if President O’bama was born in the

United States of America with a birth certificate from Hawaii to prove it. In any event,

I believe that this is Christian nation – read Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

We also have Christmas as an American tradition, recognizing though that not everybody

celebrates Christmas.

     I know the world is growing smaller in a sense due to the global economy, transportation,

 and technology. The once “melting pot” is now gone and has been replaced by

multi-culturalism. It has been a gradual shift, and now the agenda seems to be very

political…a new world order as proclaimed by President Clinton and being pushed by

politicians against our “will.” I hear rumors that even Texas wants to secede from the Union.

I don’t know if it because of the growing national debt and taxes or wanting to be it’s own

State in regards to the past American-Mexican war. In any event, maybe the U.S. will hold

onto Texas like Canada holds onto Quebec. Knowing Texans want to form their own entity,

should Michigan and other states trust the Texan curriculum? One thing I will agree with is

that it would be wise for Michigan to have a conservative Governor and to protect its

State’s rights similar to Texas.

     As you can tell, I am not a history major nor have I had a strong interest in the subject,

although I do like biographies and historical fiction. My history teachers have told me,

though, that history repeats itself, and as I grow older I do see many cause and effects.

Presently, there seems to be a grand agenda designed perhaps by the elite or those who wield

 the power (just follow the money). In fact the other day, the media outlets informed the

 American citizenry that much of the billions of taxpayers’ money within the stimulus

bill was actually spent and taken outside this country. America, I guess, is supposed to have

no border of any kind. Essentially, all doors have been opened. Rome ‘er rather America’s

influence is crumbling and its walls are falling. Once, President Obama’s socialistic

healthcare program is passed, America’s economy will never recover at least in my lifetime,

and it will probably never be a republic nor a democracy again. I wonder what our forefathers

would say about this huge national debt and the direction our country is taking?

     When did United States reach its apex? Did 9-11, World War I or an event earlier

cause our plunge?  Perhaps, it is because our history books are not really based on history,

but more on social engineering. Thus, the American public never truly understood or learned

the founding “ideals.” I will say that President Reagan and President George Bush in our lifetime

did seem to grasp one basic concept of America – “FREEDOM!” I guess, President O’bama

misinterpreted President Reagan’s speeches and thought President Reagan said for him to

“tear down America’s Walls.” It should be noted that President O’bama did become President

of the United States due to our system. For the life of me, I do not understand why President

O’bama would want to enslave this country or his fellow countrymen with huge debt except for

social engineering? Hmmmm,…he does hold a leadership position with the United Nations’ Security

Council. Our politicians also legislatively agreed to send our jobs south. Perhaps, more Americans

need to start connecting some dots…”the New World Order” and “Global Citizen.” How is it many

people around the world are starving for freedom, and yet we Americans are giving up our freedom

for the security of healthcare? Perhaps, if each individual and family would read some rich history

books instead of “King of Hip Hop and Pop” and, in addition, drag themselves out of debt, we can

awaken this sleeping giant before it is too late!

     Having read my article now, as a critical reader you would clearly recognize my slant, satire, and

opinions. So share your thoughts regarding my thesis.