We must take immediate action! Please refer to Sunday's front page Houston Chronicle Article "A Class Struggle" (I have pasted it Above)
While, I have followed this issue, I did not realize its depth and seriousness until I read the article. We must not allow David Michael Smith to continue to use his position of authority to influence impressionable youth under the disguise of required curriculum. Smith is pushing his Marxist views in his required core classes at College of the Mainland in Texas City.
Put an "S" on my forehead, but I thought that Government and Political Science classes were intended to teach students the AMERICAN Government and Political Science process. Perhaps teachers such as this, are the reason that most do not know the branches of government, the delegate process, or even how to cast a ballot! These classes should instill pride in our system and a desire to participate in our "PARTICIPATORY FORM OF GOVERNMENT"
While I certainly do not wish to infringe on Smith's right to "free speech," I do wish to infringe on his right to "free teach." If College of the Mainland is so intent on providing academic freedom they should offer elective classes in "The Rise and Fall of Marxism" or "Smith's Views of Marxism" Students should know what they are taking and parents should know what they are paying for.
Please consider attending the College of the Mainland's Board Meeting on Monday. The Chronicle stated "...Smith has attracted a small but vocal group of critics..." I think we need to change that to a "Large and vocal group of critics."
I will forward the time and place to you later today! AND please read the article below -- It will make your blood boil!
OKAY Friends,
As I mentioned in this mornings ALERT -- The College of the Mainland Board will meet at 12:30 PM tomorrow at College of the Mainland in Texas City to discuss the tenure of the avowed Marxist instructor Smith!
We need to be there! Don't let this opportunity to unite and show what we are made of and what we stand for pass us by!