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felix_numinous

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4. Exactly the problem and the goal

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Sat Jun 4, 2016, 03:12 PM

Jun 2016

when people don't understand democracy they won't recognize when it is threatened or lost, or know what programs were ever put into place to preserve our rights. This has been going on since before Reagan.

This is why both parties have totally collapsed, there are too many who simply do not understand or respect what they are fighting for, and just as well can be supporting tyranny because they cannot discern the difference.

Civics and social studies should remain a permanent requirement for high school graduation.

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You want a platform plank? I have a good one for you to consider [View all] Stinky The Clown Jun 2016 OP

The reality: LWolf Jun 2016 #1

Submit platform LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #2

When I taught Social Studies, we studied the American Revolution and the events leading up to it. Hoppy Jun 2016 #3

Exactly the problem and the goal felix_numinous Jun 2016 #4