Wednesday, February 11, 2004

While I disagree with state School Superintendent Kathy Cox’s proposal on the teaching of evolution, I do take some issue with the statements of Mr. Alfred Brock in his letter to the editor. It seems that Mr. Brock needs to study history a bit himself.

He asserts that the Civil War was a “wild attempt” of the Southern states to “rejoin the British Empire.” Since the British Empire abolished slavery in 1834, it would have made little sense for the slave owners of the South to wish to rejoin the empire in 1861.

His other assertions also lack the historical accuracy to be of much use in the current debate. I guess history education is Michigan leaves something to be desired, also.

This is an important debate that should concern all Georgians. We must not reduce our standards, but continually “raise the bar” and provide the resources that will allow our children to meet the challenge.

Steve Justice

Tyrone, Ga.