I'll end my letters with a final note on our concepts of the politically correct. I actually let a teacher, Ms. Kelly, borrow the book since I was done with it and she was interested.
So, why don't we learn about 9/11 in our modern world history textbooks? Even the multiple wars we started back in the 90's? It's not like our books are too dated to include these things, no, it's because apparently we have a tendency to censor things we consider controversial. Like there's no such thing as being neutral in history textbooks.
To tell the truth, I haven't heard much news of the war recently. Maybe it's because I don't really care. I should care but I don't really, and I feel like it's probably mostly exaggerated or otherwise not the whole truth and it will be at least twenty years before kids are allowed to learn about it in school. I wonder when we'll stop being in the war.
I wonder when all of mankind will stop warring. I think it's more likely that we create a nuclear winter. I'm kind of off topic now but seriously guys
I can't really think of anything else to say but at least I made a third letter
sincerely Irene
Want more? Try Howard Zinn's famous _People's History of the United States._ Even the final editions of it don't address 9/11, although they do get at least into the Clinton years. For 9/11-present analysis, go for Noam Chomsky.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll be sure to check those out.
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