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To the editor,
–The author of a recent opinion piece in the Paso Robles Daily News asked the readers “Why is anyone afraid of teaching or learning authentic US history?” If the letter- writer studied the theory behind Critical Race Theory, I am sure she would agree that the real issue is not about teaching “authentic” US History.
Educate yourself on CRT and why it is harmful to all races and our children. Most Americans do not agree that all white people are oppressors and therefore racists. Nor do they believe America and our Constitution were solely built upon slavery and therefore systemically racist. These concepts are at the heart of the indoctrination of our youth that we are afraid is now moving from higher education and into the K-12 curriculum. Instead, I would ask these questions: Are parents, students, teachers. and community members afraid of teaching “authentic US History” or is there something else at stake? Perhaps, the term “authentic US history” i