Annoyed

I have allowed myself to be annoyed by my inability to get the TV and the pamphlet to recognize the danger posed by the local junior high school teacher who lies to his students, telling them that the U.S. imprisons, tortures and spies on innocent people. I believe he is still in the classroom, because his principal won't recognize the political bias in his diatribe. Although the young student who uncovered this cabal has been mercifully transferred, the rest of his classes are still in danger.

Certainly, this teacher, as every American, is entitled to his uninformed opinion, even though he has been brainwashed by the Bush haters. But his rights do not extend to his classroom, where only facts must be presented. What this man spouts is political rhetoric, and the word innocent is the emotional trigger which, although unsubstantiated, stirs up anti-American sentiment. Children are too immature to be subjected to such propaganda.

Because the local media isn't following the story, I may never hear of the teacher's reformation, apology, resignation or firing. Meanwhile, I'll pray for the children.