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Re: What would you do to combat this thinking?
Posted by Darwin on 5/04/08

    I agree with the others. Why would you want to "Combat this
    thinking?" Perhaps she is just trying to combat your
    thinking. There are more than just a few people who have
    issues with the global warming theory. And these are adults
    mind you. It appears this little girl is repeating what she
    heard at home. And why is this a surprise? We could also
    argue that many of the liberal views in society today were
    created by a liberal educational system brain-washing our
    children. Case in point, "I have two daddies."

    My point is like others, educators should remain neutral on
    political issues. Yes there is some scientific evidence of
    global warming. What is not so clear is the cause. So let it
    go. Ask her to do what the other kids are doing and present
    her view and sources. This is a great teaching situation.
    Not to teach that man is evil and global warming is a forgone
    conclusion, but that there is a way to take what we hear, look
    at it with a critical eye, and then do our own research. In
    other words, don't take anyone's opinion and rhetoric at face
    value - including parents, teachers, and Al Gore. Look at
    empirical research and then form one's own conclusions.

     
     

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