Last time in Common Sense Civics and Citizenship, we discussed our national anthem being under attack again. https://www.facebook.com/commonsensecivics/posts/1273396769718458 One of the suggestions for a new national anthem is “America the Beautiful.” Now, critics read every line of every verse to look for any offensive terms. What do you think about these words from verse 2? […]
Under Fire-Again
Take apart the government, take down the statues and monuments, and get a new national anthem. Sounds like an edition of Extreme Makeover, doesn’t it? It’s not a show. It’s the cultural revolution of our time. Almost a year after I wrote about it, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is under attack again. They say it is […]
CHOP, China, and COVID
Amidst the frenzy of the week, there are a few stories that lend themselves to educational discourse. Let’s take a look. CHOP CHOP- The Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone is getting papers served. Various businesses, residents, and employees have filed a lawsuit against the city of Seattle, Washington. CHOP (formerly known as CHAZ, formerly known […]
Keeping America
They are taking our country apart, piece by piece. They are using intimidation, humiliation, degradation, and victimization at our expense. They are the Marxist, Leftist, and Communist adults who are using young anarchists and criminals to tear down our history. They want to remake us in their own image. Are you appalled when you watch […]
Why We All Just Can’t Get Along
How would you answer a younger person if they asked you why we all can’t get along today? We can retrace history, but their view is somewhat limited unless a younger person has lived history. They don’t transfer yesterday’s lessons of history to today’s applications. Instead, they accept the politician, journalist, and college prof’s ideology […]
The Judicial Branch
Since May and June are the months that the Supreme Court announces opinions, let’s review what the Constitution says about the Judicial Branch in the U.S. Constitution, Article III. First, the Supreme Court cannot enforce the law, nor does the Constitution give the high court any power to make the law. Its job is to […]