Obama – Apologist in Chief

Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa. American’s have been apologizing for the sins of our forefathers for the past 30 years or more, yet apparently, the trend needs to continue. This week Congress formally apologized to all Black Americans for their suffering under Jim Crow laws and Segregation, while Barrack Obama, speaking to his fan base (cheering reporters), stated: "There's no doubt that when it comes to our treatment of Native Americans as well as other persons of color in this country, we've got some very sad and difficult things to account for." Indeed, Senator, but perhaps you have the wrong country in mind?

Social Studies (a blend of History, Geography and Apology), is a course that replaced History,(a subject no longer taught in most public schools in this country) approximately thirty years ago. Our children learn about the horrid treatment of indigenous tribes by those that first set foot on these shores, the institution of slavery, and the treatment of all ethnic groups - with an eye towards making sure they understand this country has a much to answer for. The Progressives who control the education system in the country (beginning with the curriculum), insure our students learn to be ashamed - not proud.

Of course, to be fair, it is part of the nations history, however, students no longer learn the basics, from the founding of our nation to the development of our government, until long after (if at all), they have become indoctrinated apologists. (Sample Curriculum from Virginia, and California show a fairly balanced Social Studies curriculum.)

The fact remains, however, that the inflicter and the inflicted mentioned by Barrack and Company, are long dead and buried. Additionally, most of the students in U.S. schools and those currently living in this country are first, second or third generation Americans – in other words, neither they, nor any ancestors, were responsible for what had happened to people who lived 50, 100, or 300 years ago.

So, what’s wrong with an apology? Not a thing – very nice gesture – politically correct and all that. However, it is a bit redundant - the nation has apologized – laws were enacted and the Constitution amended in order to insure equality and protection under the law for all citizens and guests (see the ACLU and Gitmo). This should be celebrated and held up as a shinning beacon of hope to those living in countries that have governments (communist regimes and dictatorships and theocracies) that make America’s past look like a day at the park.

Barrack Obama knows a thing or two about those types of countries. When he was an Illinois State Senator he flew to Kenya to campaign for his cousin,
Odingo who wanted to be president. His cousins platform: Vote for me or my supporters will burn you to death in your church! Maybe Barrack Obama should be apologizing to Kenya. More on Kenya here

Conclusion, as a first Generation American (Spain), the development and growth of the United States in matters relating to treatment of all peoples, should be held up to our students and all peoples as a point of pride. Let Freedom Ring.