The year is 2022 when political correctness, creative definitions, and semantics have become the framework for a shelter against the truth.
“Ms. Collins, it’s been brought to my attention that you’re teaching Critical Race Theory and are in direct defiance of our Govenor’s ban on the subject.”
The principal ‘steepled’ his fingers over his nose as he waited for the new teacher’s response.
“Oh no, sir, there’s no CRT in MY 7th grade classroom, and I just want to inform YOU that Ibram X. Kendi ONLY offers college level theories. “
“You separated the class according to race, handed out Black Lives Matter stickers, and shamed a student, who didn’t want to participate, with a lecture on her ‘white fragility’, all captured on the video that I was given.”
“Ms. Collins, this is MY school and I just want to inform YOU that I’m not firing you, I’m ONLY “letting you go”.
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It still is going on in many places.
More than most people realize, I’m afraid. 😦
I think people are desensitized to this now. They only react when it hits the media
There’s outrage when racism is taught in their own kids’ schools.
I agree that people who don’t have kids, or grandkids, in public schools haven’t a clue. 😉
Very true Susan
We haven’t entirely escaped the issue here in Australia but it hasn’t gone mainstream. Yet. https://theconversation.com/the-senate-has-voted-to-reject-critical-race-theory-from-the-national-curriculum-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter-163102
Seems the same hogwash defenders of it took part in that article. 😉
Good use of the prompt as shelter from the truth.
😊 Thank you.
oh, dear.
It makes me tired to think about it all. The same drivel just gets repackaged over and over.
Agreed. Adults can’t be bothered to be influenced. BUT, for those trying to poison our children’s minds, though, our loss of interest is a big opportunity. 😉
Oh WOW, Brilliant finale!!
Your comment made my morning. Deeply appreciate it. 😊
Oh I’m so happy I could do that!! This is the Best part of blogging–when we can affirm one another💖 Blessings to you!!
I agree. You are most kind, new friend. 😊❤
I do my best 🙂 Happy weekend to you! ❤
All racism is deplorable. Here in South Africa with the legacy of the evil apartheid system, it ranks lower on the political agenda than one might expect. But when you consider the competing issues – extreme poverty, lack of access to basic services, unemployment (youth unemployment is at a staggering 75%, I heard on the radio yesterday), inadequate housing, land ownership – perhaps it isn’t such a surprise.
Good one that last line illustratiing the political correctness.
Thank-you. I hoped it would. 😊
Will things change or will they just linger in a different guise? Who knows
Marxists are clever and patient. We’ll see as long as we’re watching. Thanks.
Unfortunately, a sign of the times. Excellent take on the prompt!
Thanks so much, Eugi. If we just shrug and accept it, we’re in big trouble. It’s up to each of us to point it out and say “NO” in our own way. ❤
Yes, I agree totally.
A thought-provoking six, Susan. ‘Political correctness… as a shelter against the truth.’
Made me think of a story from when I worked in West Africa a hundred years ago. I remember being at a talk on prejudice given by a local woman. On the board she wrote some headings and under each heading the ways in which white colonisers had reinforced the idea of white superiority. Lots of vocal agreement from the mostly male audience. There were only a few white folk there. Then she took her chalk, scored out ‘white’ and wrote ‘men’, scored out ‘black’ and wrote women. Toital silence form the flabbergasted men in the room.
Wow. Thanks for that example!
Shocking people’s beliefs can be a powerful tool to contrast a bias from common sense. I deeply appreciate your comment and your point. ❤
Ah yes, common sense, that rare commodity! Thanks for that, Susan.