1. Why do you think Phyllis Schlafly put the word "education" in quotes in her article? Is this "education" or "indoctrination?"
2. What do you think the role of taxpayer-funded schools should be in the United States of America?
3. Do
you agree or disagree with the idea of using taxpayer-funded schools to
teach children to support a particular political philosophy? If a
president was funding a program to teach children about the virtues of
free-market economics, would you support it?
4.
Though funds are not directly given to "Organizing for America," how
are taxpayer dollars indirectly funding this indoctrination?
5. If the purpose of "Organizing for America" is to "build community," why are they weeding out the Republicans?
6. Do you think teachers should encourage students to participate in the Organizing for America internship program?
7. Who is Saul Alinsky?
8. To whom or what does the "Chicago Democratic machine" refer?
9. Should the president encourage teachers to anaylize and discuss his speeches?
10. What can conservatives do to combat the use of public schools to teach to socialism?
Action Points:
Ask your parents if they have participated in a political campaign. Who encouraged them to do so or what inspired them to participate?
Research who is on the state board of education in your state. Are members appointed or elected?
