I participated in the San Antonio No Kings rally on Saturday.
I found it inspirational to see such a large number of people involved. It would have been a fun, peaceful walk through downtown if such serious matters were not the reason for the event.
One concern was the very small percentage of young people. There was an absence of participants under the age of 60.
I hope the younger generations are paying attention to the direction our country seems to be headed. They have have much more to lose.
They might ask themselves if diversity, inclusion and equity might be better than nepotism, cronyism and greed.
I urge citizens of all ages to get involved in the life of their country.
I urge all eligible voters to engage in their civic duty to be informed citizens and to vote.
I agree with St. Mary’s University history professor Lindsey Passenger Wieck’s ideas on teaching American history.
As a retired high school social studies teacher, I had to challenge and inspire students with an honest analysis of our history.
But let’s give those enlightened folks at the University of Texas System Board of Regents their due.
Let’s take a “broad and balanced” look at slavery in the United States.
Enslaved people were prohibited from legally marrying. Children were frequently sold away from parents. It was illegal for enslaved people to learn to read and write.
At the same time, slavery was the primary economic engine for the United States. The South produced 75% of the world’s cotton by the time of the Civil War.
There you have it, “broad and balanced.”
Professor Wieck, keep teaching the truth about our history.