the-pi-guy said:
Firstly would you feel okay if these sections also existed: - "instruction includes how 9/11 caused there to be more space in New York City, which in some cases allowed new buildings to be built." - "instruction includes how the Holocaust caused Jewish scientists to flee Germany, which in some cases gave benefits to other nations." There's a history of trying to make slavery seem like it was actually a benefit to black people; in an attempt to downplay evil. "We took them from living in huts to living in cities" Trying to justify some of the most horrific events in history is evil. Florida has taken a notable step to codify that evil in their education system. |
I think the point of Jewish scientists fleeing Germany WAS beneficial: it robbed Nazi Germany of talent and benefited The Allies in their fight against The Axis.
Machiavellian said:
Here is a question, do you believe it to be true. |
I think people can learn new things even in dire circumstances. There are certainly strong incentives to do so in bad times.
I recall reading of North Koreans learning to survive during the famine in the 90s. The Soviet Union learned to fight when it was invaded by The Nazis. Of course, as a whole, these were bad times but I don't think it's controversial to acknowledge silver linings.
