Welcome back to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship! Perhaps your head is on a swivel as is mine. This is the summer of news alerts.–real news alerts– the kind that makes Americans stop and listen. It remains important for you and I to keep calm and observe. Collect the facts and data, analyze, then form an opinion. The “act and react” emotional rollercoaster is not for Americans at this hour. We need to remain level headed and steady as we sort through the abundance of information that is available to us.
Valor has been a hot topic this week. I went to a local monument that commemorates Purple Heart recipients and took a photo. I made a reel out of it , calling it #VALOR at facebook.com/commonsensecivics When we talk about “valor,” it’s important to remember what “valor” is— courage and bravery, especially in battle.
Check out this week’s article , “Should the Pledge of Allegiance Be Recited in Schools.” It appears in this week’s newsletter https://civicsandcitizenship.org/sign-up-for-email-updates/ or it can be found at https://civicsandcitizenship.org/should-the-pledge-of-allegiance-be-recited-in-schools/
Have a great week!
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