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[crickets]

What is this, 1984?

A summary, as written by theladyscribe:
"Texas just passed its new education syllabus. It not only teaches children that the UN is a threat to America, it removes Thomas Jefferson from the list of important Enlightenment thinkers. Because he was a major supporter of the separation of church and state.I don't understand how the hell they're

Comments

[gypsy_sally]

The education system in Texas is a scary and backwards-thinking beast. I went to school there for my entire educational career. There were very few worthwhile moments.

[crickets]

Why am I not surprised?

[missy_useless]

O_O

Wtf.

[crickets]

Right?

[slybrunette]

Ah, yes, I remember hearing about this when they were just thinking about it. Why am I not surprised that they've now gone through with it.

There are parts of Texas that are...just very, very special. Really.

[crickets]

Oh I'm sure it's not just Texas. They're like a spokesman or something.

[hepburnesque]

Whut?

*reads article*

O_O

[crickets]

It's so crazy. I wonder what the librarians think!

[crickets]

Oh, I'm sure. But I'm sure there are people in other states cheering them on.