Open Thread: L.A. Schools to Teach 'Un-American' Ariz. Immigration Law

June 3rd, 2010 9:12 AM

This rash politicization of education is being met with resistance, but here's what supporters of the proposed curriculum had to say:

According to its press release, "The Los Angeles Board of Education also requested that Superintendent Ramon Cortines ensure that civics and history classes discuss the recent laws with students in the context of the American values of unity, diversity and equal protection for all people."

"America must stand for tolerance, inclusiveness and equality," said Board President Monica García, according to the release. "In our civics classes and in our hallways, we must give life to these values by teaching our students to value themselves; to respect others; and to demand fairness and justice for all who live within our borders. Any law which violates civil rights is un-American."

Very telling that "rule of law" was not one of the "American values" mentioned.