Recent Incidence of Hate Crimes Not Surprising
In view of the recent spate of racial hate crimes spawned by ignorance and bigotry in fair Orange County, it is surprising that the usual vocal flag-waving champions of more “teaching of patriotism” in our public schools aren’t demanding that the “Patriotism Code” be altered to include:
Requires teachers to stress the cultural and ethnic diversity of the immigrants to America--groups and individuals who have enriched and continue to enrich our nation.
JUNE MAGUIRE, Mission Viejo
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