The problem isn't banned books, naughty words or wokeness. America is dumbing down

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The crux of America’s looming educational crisis is obvious, and it has nothing to do with the books in the curriculum.

The lesson is deep into the much-maligned transcript of a Tennessee school board’s discussion before unanimously voting to nix the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel “Maus” from the eighth-grade curriculum.

The vote got the McMinn County board members widely roasted, belittled as another example of overreach by elected officials. For many, it fit neatly into disputes in districts nationwide; book censorship, the meddling on mask mandates and insistence the children may be made to feel badly about themselves if they learn about racism’s historic roots.

But “Maus” is a bit different. And potentially, more alarming, if America continues down the path we’re perilously striding.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/sanchez-problem-isn-t-banned-110036091.html

[Karadeniz]

1. Yes, and why they don't want critical racism taught. If people are unaware of problems... hate,

Inequality, police impunity... they can more easily claim the rest of us are creating issues, stirring up trouble where none exists.

[eppur_se_muova]

2. Not necessarily dumber -- just narrower-minded.

Nothing more dangerous than smart, narrow-minded types.