Do you believe if the Constitution and Bill of Rights were taught in public school it would increase understanding of the laws of the land?

2018-09-08T15:17:35-04:00

It is unfortunate that there are intelligent individuals who do not know the foundations of the guaranteed rights under the laws of the land that enable them to defend themselves, in at least,civil court actions and to know that judges are held to the standards of the Constitution. Whenever a complaint against a sitting judge goes before a Judicial Standards Committee, it is examining whether or not the judge violated the Constitution and your rights to a fair and impartial opportunity to defend yourself through due process.

Response by CW3 Harvey K. made Sep 8 at 2018 3:19 PM

2018-09-08T15:19:13-04:00

It would be a good start.
Provided, of course it is not taught in the doubletalk of the Leftist view.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2018 3:19 PM

2018-09-08T15:19:13-04:00

It was taught in school when I was a kid. When did they stop?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2018 3:21 PM

2018-09-08T15:21:05-04:00

Both of my daughters went to public school and learned about the constitution/ Bill of Rights. Perhaps is not done at every State.

Response by PO1 John Johnson made Sep 8 at 2018 7:30 PM

2018-09-08T19:30:33-04:00

I do, but I'm not gonna hold my breath waiting for TODAY'S School Administrators to put it BACK into the classrooms; back where it used to be.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Sep 8 at 2018 7:40 PM

2018-09-08T19:40:54-04:00

It was taught when I went to school.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Sep 9 at 2018 6:56 AM

2018-09-09T06:56:29-04:00

They were taught in a half year class called Civics

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Sep 9 at 2018 5:48 PM

2018-09-09T17:48:13-04:00

It has nothing to do with what's taught and what's not. It has everything to do with the fact that most people blindly follow one side or the other and don't investigate things themselves. I'm an English teacher and I've talked with my students about the importance of knowing the context of something, and being willing to look up a claim made by one side or the other. I used the example of a rumor that's circulating around the school and if they choose to believe it and spread it, or find out if there is any truth behind it.

In the days of text autocorrect, we have all of this technology at our fingertips, but it has definitely decreased the reading and writing levels of our students. Reading stamina has gone down and students struggle to read something that is more than 140 characters that has a picture with it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2018 5:52 AM

2018-09-10T05:52:37-04:00

Your suggestion is an excellent one. However it would have to be taught by someone that believed in what these documents actually say. My son is an honors graduate of the College of William & Mary. They persuaded him that progressive-ism is the only way, or he would become "me". I am a 63 y/o male soldier conservative. Every problem in the world is caused by people like me

Response by CW3 Michael Bodnar made Sep 10 at 2018 11:33 AM

2018-09-10T11:33:56-04:00

It depends on the state where you live. I took a civics and Government classes back in high school (Florida) but that was 25 years ago. I do think the subjects are taught as much as they should be though. I do however feel that we shouldn't rely on the education system to teach our kids about these things. I discuss the Constitution with my family and I also teach my kids the importance of that document. We should also be discussing the Federalist Papers to as they give us insight into the founding of our nation. Lastly, I think wherever it's taught, the instructor/teacher needs to remove any political affiliations from the class and approach it from a non biased viewpoint. Let the kids come up with their own conclusions.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Sep 10 at 2018 2:31 PM

2018-09-10T14:31:59-04:00

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights are taught in Public Schools. Every one that I have ever heard of.

Response by SGT Roger Bunton made Sep 18 at 2018 9:23 AM

2018-09-18T09:23:58-04:00

Absolutely! I studied constitutional law in college. It really helps to understand why certain and most laws were developed. I had a judge and a retired fbi agent for instructors.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2018 3:17 PM

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No. I think that it would become another subject that they would become bored with. I think it is our responsibility as family members to teach them the Bill of Rights, Constitution, etc.

Response by SPC Dwight Turner made Sep 25 at 2018 4:15 PM

2018-09-25T16:15:49-04:00

it should I have to learn constitiuon on school with new congresss and laws I think everyone should

Response by SSG Raymond A. made Sep 27 at 2018 4:40 PM

2018-09-27T16:40:07-04:00

I know one man who is teaching the Constitution and Bill of Rights in high school. His name is Pete Barclay and he is a retired Sergeant Major of the Military Police Corps.

Response by SFC Francisco Rosario made Sep 30 at 2018 3:40 PM

2018-09-30T15:40:33-04:00

If such a class were to be instituted in the class curriculum. Then i think we would have more individuals who understood how things work, as opposed to just making generlized statements with no foundation or basis.

Response by 1SG Clifford Barnes made Sep 30 at 2018 9:39 PM

2018-09-30T21:39:50-04:00

We need to teach all the children about our great country and not repeat all the mistakes of the past and set up everyone for success and live in peace and harmony

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Sep 30 at 2018 9:48 PM

2018-09-30T21:48:13-04:00

All 50 states have a civics requirement. 90% of students have at least one class on Civics. Whether they can apply that or not is a different story. The miasma currently in progress is a confluence of constitutional law, internal senate process/procedure, and the vacating of accepted government practice. not sure 9th Grade Civics could or would improve the public discourse.

http://neatoday.org/2017/03/16/civics-education-public-schools/

Forgotten Purpose: Civics Education in Public Schools

Research into this long-neglected corner of the curriculum reveals surprising misconceptions about civics, and the promise it holds for student achievement.

Response by CPO John Williams made Oct 2 at 2018 11:17 AM

2018-10-02T11:17:01-04:00

This used to be taught in Civic class. My oldest grandson (rest to young) do not learn this in public school. When I learned he planned on join the Army, I sent him a digital copy of both. Over the next year I answered many questions (he knew I was a Senate Paige and PCO (for a party)). And still do.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2018 8:41 PM

2018-10-04T20:41:24-04:00

The nice thing about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States is they are very easy reads (well, up to Amendment 10). Also, Hillsdale College has FREE courses available on the Constitution. Check it out for yourself and pass along to your Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen https://www.hillsdale.edu/ Be sure to also check out the Federalist Papers at http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/fedi.htm to find out what the Framers believed as they debated these important documents.

Response by PO1 Randy Morse made Oct 7 at 2018 12:08 AM

2018-10-07T00:08:12-04:00

Well, for my 2 cents worth, I don't give a rats ass whether you're a Republican or Democrat, bothe sides like to twist the Constitution to fit their needs. THE CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS were created by individuals that were able to cross whatever party lines or personal beliefs to create an EVERLASTING DOCUMENT!! It is also meant to recognize how things change with history. If this country is too survive we MUST PUT ASIDE political differences and become. The late Senator McCain was one of those great individuals who recognized the slippery slope this country is following.

Response by 1SG Michael Farrell made Oct 8 at 2018 10:03 PM

2018-10-08T22:03:12-04:00

Any state that doesn't require all it's high school graduates to have taken and passed a civics course emphasizing The Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address, The Four Freedoms should lose it's damned Federal Funding. The Pledge of Allegiance should be taken daily or at least weekly. If not, why the hell are we raising and teaching politically and patriotically illiterate fools?
There was a time when the Roman Army couldn't enlist enough native Roman citizens because the upper classes began butting off the thumbs of the right hand. For some reason, they didn't really do something with that. Given the way the Legions fought, not having a solid right handed cohort would endanger the whole structure of the legion in battle. Shoulder to shoulder, with a wall of shields and gladii. The failure of the Senate to demand change here indicated the rot was worse than thought.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 2:01 AM

2018-10-10T02:01:19-04:00

100% they should be just as the history books should be updated and the truth be told. Schools should be teaching the basics corps of our foundation but I know it would get twisted by a teacher who has different ideas of what they mean, as so many topics in schools these days are. The more factual knowledges our kids have the better off they are and understand what America is about.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2018 1:26 PM

2018-10-15T13:26:10-04:00

I am a U.S. History and U.S. Government/Civics Teacher... I teach the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Construct of our Government, Comparative analysis of other forms of Government, duties and responsibilities of citizens, etc... Trust me... we're teaching it...

Maybe if parents would instill enough discipline in your children at home, and coach then when it is appropriate to have a cell phone out in class, then teachers wouldn't have to wrestle with students being perpetually distracted by their iphones...

Honestly I don't have the problem like other teachers, but not all teachers are as experianced in dealing with young people as I am.

Response by CPT Mike Sims made Oct 15 at 2018 8:37 PM

2018-10-15T20:37:21-04:00

Not only would this lead to a more civilized society, but it might also reduce or practically eliminate public corruption amongst Congress, State and Local officials, judges, police, and even in the ranks of our military services. Those who are educated and know the rules of law can and should help enforce not only standards of fairness - but also apply standards of justice.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Oct 15 at 2018 10:07 PM

2018-10-15T22:07:37-04:00

Yes

Response by SSgt Gerald Davis Jr made Oct 16 at 2018 1:25 PM

2018-10-16T13:25:14-04:00

If it's not on the SOL it's not taught.

Response by SPC Joe Davenport made Oct 23 at 2018 9:33 AM

2018-10-23T09:33:53-04:00

What is needed is full on civics classes on how the system is supposed to work. It should be taught in a neutral a manner as possible. Not any sort of opinion on the right or left or right and wrong BUT how las are supposed to be crafted, how voting is supposed to work etc.
Way too many people don't understand why passing a law that looks simple in it's title can generate volumes of administrative law on how it gets applied.

Response by Sgt Jude Eschete made Oct 27 at 2018 10:30 AM

2018-10-27T10:30:13-04:00

It already is. The problem is kids don't often care or see the importance of it.

Response by SSG Rick Miller made Nov 1 at 2018 1:55 PM

2018-11-01T13:55:59-04:00

I believe it is taught, at least at a rather cursory level. It is my opinion that the problem lies not in what is being taught, buy rather how. It seems that the prevalent attitude is "It's my right to" whatever, coupled with a complete abrogation of personal responsibility. Yes, everyone has the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, but they also have the responsibilities expressed by law. Far too many hold fast to the former, and ignore the latter. One man's thoughts.

Response by Jennifer West made Nov 4 at 2018 12:45 PM

2018-11-04T12:45:11-05:00

IF IT ISN'T TAUGHT IN HIGH SCHOOL AND SOME IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, then the school should be closed. That would be not only shirking responsibility but grossly negligent. And it should be taught in every grade from eighth grade up to make sure they know it and can't blame lack of knowledge or misinterpretation, on being sick the hour it was taught. We had to outline it in high school. We learned it. And they should be given a copy to keep in their pockets or purses. The Founding Fathers knew an educated population was best for the country, and they included a free education for all, (which would include the teaching of our Constitution.)

Response by LCpl Sam Swopes made Nov 4 at 2018 3:55 PM

2018-11-04T15:55:29-05:00

I was taught about both of them in school, what's going on now with our educational system is mind blowing

Response by SGT Ernest Huerta made Nov 6 at 2018 10:27 PM

2018-11-06T22:27:23-05:00

Way back when my Brother-In-Law Ed was stealing hub caps and trading them for beer, back
then students had to pass a "Constitution Test (?)" before they could graduate high school. Eddie learned about the Bill of Rights from the trial judge who threw a copy of a UCMJ law book at him and
removed a few grades from his pay. Ed was in MI and his team supported SF in 2 Field Force
Vietnam AO. Their "home" was hot and nasty and it was decided that an air-conditioner was what
they needed so as to relax after a hot and stress filled day or two on Recon in Cambodia. Ed
got the short straw and departed in a three-quarter ton truck heading for the closest Division
Hqs. He spied a nice one attached to a trailer and "borrowed" it. His Irish Luck failed him. The
tenant of the trailer was a ONE STAR who happened to stop by to cool off. The man had no sense
of humor as upon entering "His" trailer, instead of a blast of cold air he got hot air. Daylight
coming through the hole in the wall where an air-conditioner used to be caused the General to
become overwrought. The MPs stopped Ed & truck just as he was passing through the main gate.
The General finally saw the humorous side of it and Ed dropped two grades and lost his security
clearance. He was sent to an Infantry Division and immediately contacted the CO of the Ranger
Company about a job and was welcomed with open arms. Not long afterwards he regained a grade.
While on a long range patrol he was shot in the leg and ankle. The repairs couldn't be done in Nam so Ed was flown to Japan. He was flown to a hospital at Ft. Lewis for additional surgery. After being restored to full duty he went to Ft. Carson where he recovered another stripe. This is a true story.

Response by PO2 Louis Fattrusso made Nov 8 at 2018 2:19 AM

2018-11-08T02:19:00-05:00

Absolutely. It’s the absence of this teaching that is causing misconceptions of what is and isn’t supported by the constitution and local law.

Response by PV2 Terry Hughes made Nov 10 at 2018 5:42 PM

2018-11-10T17:42:55-05:00

This may be a national tragedy in the makings. Our Constitution is under continual assault by some who are educated, but; desire to destroy our freedoms. This because our Constitution represents real power in the hands of the people. Two rights are prominent in protecting our freedoms more then any others, but; every other is tied to these two. Freedom of speech and our right to bear arms. No political or governmental power can defeat our rights without taking these two rights 1st...America is unique due to our Constitution and Bill Of Rights...Every American needs to be educated about both. Our entire legal system is based on the Constitution. Knowing your rights makes sense. Those who don't want to teach students their rights desire to undermine our country. MHO

Response by SFC Freddie Porter made Nov 11 at 2018 10:40 PM

2018-11-11T22:40:19-05:00

Bottom Line Up Front: No, it would not increase an understanding of the laws of the country. Teaching the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution is different from teaching the laws of the nation. Let me try to expand that thought.

The Constitution and D of I are political ideals based upon western political thought that developed over several hundred years if not several thousand in some cases. These two documents codified the ideal of the time in the creating the nation. The “Law” on the other hand is the codified standards of conduct, customs, mores, and conventions, we as a nation accept have determined are necessary to have a orderly society on a day to day basis. Little things codified under the law such as driving on the right hand side of the road, started as a common practice in the nation but has no basis in fact in the founding documents. The Law simply stated codified social mores (the customs and conventions of a people) and can be changed with the simple passing of a new local ordinance or state law (and now on a much greater level the Federal Government) It is than up to the best lawyers arguments, and based on precedent, to make the case for the enforcement of the laws. The changing of founding documents, which establish the political theory of the nation, can only be changed by amending the Constution with a two thirds majority of the 50 States of the Union.

This topic is a major course of study in specific fields; Political Science and Law. The joke in law school used to be that we were being trained to think like lawyers. Civics teaches the study of rights generally (Political Science) while Law teaches the application of customs and conventions of the people. The basic rights, Civics, (the Constitution and Declaration of Independence) versus the Customs of the people. Both subject need a deep dive to understand them. In the case of the Constitution it is necessary to read John Locke, John Stuart Mills, Adam Smith (on economics) as well as Plato, Aristotle and Machiavelli. The study of law goes more to readings of the laws of England, the basis of most of all of U.S law and the precedents process of the application of those laws and the understanding of the decision making process. Neither subject can be adequately covered in a “General Civics” course but, both subjects absolutely need to be covered and tested on for a minimum of two semesters in high school (preferably final year before a HS student becomes eligible to vote (or join the military).

Just my two cents thrown in after receiving degrees in law enforcement, political science and two years of law school. (I hope my spelling is up to snuff in this post).

Response by LCpl Stephen Sharp made Nov 14 at 2018 3:04 AM

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YES!!!!!! -- NUFF SAID

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 1 at 2019 6:46 AM

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They were in the late 70's in the Tucson Unified School District. We even had to read and understand the salient points of the Federalist and the Anti-Federalist papers to understand the fears, concerns, and reasonings of the founding fathers. Then apply that to issues of the modern day.

Response by SGT Thomas Heinold made Jan 1 at 2019 11:49 AM

2019-01-01T11:49:03-05:00

There would be a lot of people in government going nuts

Response by Cpl Christopher Bishop made Jan 3 at 2019 7:32 AM

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“They” do not want an intelligent, well-informed population. If they did, the public school system wouldn’t be garbage.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2019 12:37 PM

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In civilian life, I teach 8th grade social studies, which in my state is South Carolina History. We have a standard and indicators, set by the state, that require us to teach about the "7 Principles of Government". We are not required to teach on the Constitution, DOI, Bill of Rights, or any other document, as thats taught in high school and is 1) not explicitly SC history, 2) extra info to cram into teenage minds that they wont be tested on in standardized testing.

Now, do I spend time teaching the Declaration of Independence (and how to interpret the Constitution by it), the Articles of Confederation (not just the simple and inaccurate "they were too weak" that passes for education in many classes), the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights ON TOP OF the so-called "7 principles of govt" (which i disagree with, as it calls a Republic "representative democracy" and not "rule of law"...ties into the "is America a democracy or a republic" issue)? You bet i'm teaching them. Ad nauseum, more than some of what im supposed to be teaching (SC history). Now, are 13 and 14 year olds remembering what I teach? Well, i can make it as interesting and life-essential as I can, but ultimately its up to their parents (i believe i stand in proxy, as the SME, for their parents. I as an official of the State, being an educator, should NOT take the role of educator from the parents. Again, im only the delegated SME is how I see it) and to the 8th grader themselves! I can test their recall and application, but i cant make them remember things 10 years from now. If they choose to dump my teaching of the essential documents for a miley cyrus song lyrics, i can jump around and whoop and holler and angrially fuss when its voting time, but personal responsibility is theirs as an eventual American Citizen.
I do also, in the interests of seeing all points of view, do both The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalists (Democratic-Republican) Papers. And spend time on things not in state-mandated standards (even my gifted classes didnt know who Benedict Arnold was) like the Great Awakening, cultural values of Scots-Irish found in the South vs Scandanavian-German in northern states, federalism vs Federalists, etc...but i digress.
Basically, I teach what I can of those documents in 8th grade. More is required in civics/government class in high school, where their brain has physically matured to a ppint where it can handle the nuances of the documents. What they remember after they leave my class, no matter how much I drill it into their heads, is up to them and their parents.
Respectfully submitted.

Response by PO1 Steven Bridge made Jan 5 at 2019 8:07 AM

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It would depend on how it is taught. My daughter was unfortunately taught in Arizona that it is a 'living, breathing document'... not a legally binding contract.

Response by SGT Benjamin Bredfeldt made Jan 29 at 2019 1:48 PM

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In Illinois, the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence is (or was, when I went to school) required curriculum at all levels of education. You are required to pass a lengthy, if not especially hard test, on it in Jr. high, high school, and any college in the state. I think the curriculum they followed in my school days was pretty robust. I always scored something in the 98% range, and don’t really remember studying at any of the three levels. If I remember right, it always struck me that all three tests seemed practically the same. Yet, at all three levels I was always amazed that most people don’t do very well and many even fail. Most of the answers always seemed like common sense.

Response by SSgt Bill Evans made Jan 29 at 2019 8:16 PM

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Its no coincidence that at the same time the Pledge, prayer and paddling were outlawed, the outlaws started showung up in school! I learned the basics about the Constitution and Bill of Rights in High School and then learned how to apply them when they were challenged in the real world of the 70's. Enlisting in the Armed Forces and living and enforcing the UCMJ gave me an even better appreciation of the puroose of it ALL!

Response by SP5 Douglas Dowds made Mar 11 at 2019 12:23 AM

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YES

Response by PO2 Matthew Ward made Mar 31 at 2019 9:18 PM

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The governments and those in power, do not want citizens to know the Constitution and Bill of Rights, because if Everyone(Citizenry) knew those documents most of them would be out of a job or in prison.

Response by Sgt Ronald Gonshorowski made Apr 1 at 2019 4:16 PM

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My teacher did teach it.
But I think a lot of teachers were not taught it so are not qualified to teach something they never learned themselves.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2019 8:45 AM

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Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Apr 2 at 2019 10:50 AM

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The liberals don't want young people to actually read those documents. If they did, they may come to conclusions that are not in line with their agenda. I had a class called Civics in 7th grade that was taught by a left leaning teacher. It took several years for me to pick up the subtle ways that both had been taught in a manner to purposely lead me to some very wrong assumptions about rights and responsibilities.
The biggest problem now is all the very liberal social media and those backing it misinforming our youth. I would be willing to bet a survey of 15-18 year olds would find a mostly positive view of socialism. That would have never been the case before the current crop of the left came into power.

Response by LTC Ken Connolly made Apr 2 at 2019 11:57 AM

2019-04-02T11:57:28-04:00

It depends whether they are taught literally with understanding the historical background of the documents. Rather than some currently teaching the constitution, etc. from a person's current and erroneous philosophical perspective.

Response by SPC Cathy Goessman made Apr 2 at 2019 11:58 PM

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This is taught in school. The responsibility to LEARN it belongs to the student.

Response by Brad Miller made Apr 14 at 2019 11:55 PM

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I recently took a class (AP, US Govt) at our local community college. Of the 25 students in class, (including 3 immigrants who were working on citizenship), SIX of us had actually read the whole Constitution. Ten had not read any of it. More than half could not list the Bill of Rights (in general, exact wording not required), let alone get them in the right order. But at least everyone knew there weren't "three chambers of government"!

Response by Cpl Bill Johnson made Apr 15 at 2019 7:14 AM

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They are taught in public schools in most places, the thing is that unless a child is in some sort of advanced program they aren't getting a full blown education in Constitutional law. You most likely won't get that in any University unless you are studying the law.

People spout about what they think about the Constitution or about what they think others know or don't know about the Constitution. Most are talking out of the backsides.

Response by SFC William Adamek made Apr 15 at 2019 2:26 PM

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I am thinking this would be better presented at a high school level than to 4th grade 9 year olds.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2019 7:41 PM

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When I was in high school, we had a class called Civics. In it you learned not only about the Constitution and Bill or Rights, but you also learned about the rights and responsibilities that citizens should accept in a Democracy (or a Republic, which is what we actually have.)

Among the things we learned:

1) There is one law which everyone is expected to follow, not separate laws for Congress and exemptions from the law for pet groups of the political parties.
2) We have the right to be tried before a jury of our peers, and the responsibility of accepting jury duty when we are selected. (As opposed to trial in the media, with a verdict determined before any evidence is presented, or judged by someone's personal standard of tit for tat ... oops, I mean Social Justice.)
3) We learned that people can apply for admission to the US, as opposed to being granted citizenship if you can sneak over the border and have a child, or stay long enough. (And no, I support an open border allowing people to come in to the US to work, to receive a fair wage, and to send as much of that wage wherever they want. But I don't support being moved to the front of the citizenship line just because one party wants your votes. If 1,000,000 Russians wanted to sneak into the US and vote for Trump, the Democrats would be demanding a border wall which could be seen from outer space.)

This is not an exhaustive list. There are other things which children should learn in school that others may wish to add.

However I do not think that religion is one of these. Nor is atheism. If you want your children to know god, or know there is no god, YOU make sure to teach them. If you want your children to get ahead, YOU teach them to read, help them with their homework, and insist that it be done. It's time and past time parents recognized that they are the number one reason for any failures by their children.

Response by LCDR Tj Oman made Apr 29 at 2019 2:47 PM

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Although it is still part of a curriculum, I don't think the public school approach will enhance any understanding or appreciation of rights, freedoms, obligations, respect for rules of law, or patriotism based on the practices currently afoot in in the public school systems today.

The drive to rewrite history and act to indoctrinate rather than educate has set us on the dangerous slope that we are now slipping down. Given the chance to modify the Constitution and Bill of Rights on the fly, I'm quite assured that the public education system would welcome the opportunity to eliminate much of the small amount of freedom we have remaining.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jan 16 at 2020 8:27 PM

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Yes. That is the short answer.