Texas school rewrites 2nd Amend

[Ole Cowboy]

Textbook version: "The people have a right to keep and bear arms in a state militia."


Actual 2nd Amendment: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."


Your Call to Action:


1. Call Guyer High School and tell the appropriate person something like the following:


"Hello, my name is _______________. I saw that your AP History course has issued a book titled, United States History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination. In this book, on page 102, the definition provided for the Second Amendment is incorrect and seems to be suggesting that only members of a State Militia are allowed to keep and bear arms. Who made the decision to use this text book? I'd like them to issue a public statement on this book's attempt to redefine the 2nd Amendment and why they chose to use it. We would also like this issue to be discussed at the next school board meeting. Please include it on the official agenda."


John H. Guyer High School
7501 Teasley Lane
Denton, TX 76210
P: 940-369-1000

 

[dustycorgill]

No problem. I'll call em.

 

[Glockster69]

Textbook version: "The people have a right to keep and bear arms in a state militia."

Sorry but seems speculative with the info provided. Do you have some confirmation it's true?

 

[TX69]

Sorry but seems speculative with the info provided. Do you have some confirmation it's true?

High School AP History Book Rewrites 2nd Amendment | Peace . Gold . Liberty

 

[TX69]

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Administrator-------------------- Students------Email___________________
Barbara Fischer, Principal bfischer@dentonisd.org
Gene Terronez, Associate Principal S-Z gterronez@dentonisd.org
Matt Hill, Assistant Principal F-L mhill@dentonisd.org
Mark Jaskulske, Assistant Principal Freshmen mjaskulske@dentonisd.org
Regena Little, Assistant Principal A-E rlittle@dentonisd.org
Charlene Parham, Assistant Principal M-R cparham@dentonisd.org

 

[Glockster69]

Incredible!

Now, don't shoot the messenger and clearly "in a state militia" is wrong but, above your well mani'd finger it reads "Here is a summary .... "

 

[dustycorgill]

Glockster, you and I have spoken and you know I got nothing but respect for you. And no Im not shooting the messenger.....but I for one dont want my rights "summarized". Summarizing them leaves some VERY important details out.

 

[Glockster69]

I agree completely Dusty. By summarizing AND changing the wording, they are essentially re-writing history.

You (generally speaking) are entitled to your opinion but, you are not entitled to your own facts.


*spoke -

 

[Glockster69]

I'm not sure singling out Denton or any other district is the correct (or only) response to be taken.

My bet is it filtered down through the TEA and probably the NEA also.

 

[dustycorgill]

i agree completely dusty. By summarizing and changing the wording, they are essentially re-writing history.

You (generally speaking) are entitled to your opinion but, you are not entitled to your own facts.


*spoke -

amen!

 

[DMC]

Crappy interpretation. Where did the come up with the "State Militia" part? So dose that mean that since I own guns, I am in fact a militia of one?

 

[Southpaw]

Tried to find any details or contacts for the authors... I couldn't find anything besides mention of this book.

 

[breakingcontact]

If you summarize something, you don't remove any important content or remove words to leave a different meaning.

 

[stdreb27]

Aught to be pretty easy to get a hold of this text book, to find out for a fact...

 

[jordanmills]

I wonder if any teachers with common sense will use it as a talking point to demonstrate how incorrect it is and that even "authoritative" sources of information can be wrong.

 

[pvtsnowball82]

I wonder if any teachers with common sense will use it as a talking point to demonstrate how incorrect it is and that even "authoritative" sources of information can be wrong.

Or better yet, parents!

 

[BigBoss0311]

You should check out the High School's facebook page. Multiple people have commented on this.

 

[Ole Cowboy]

Incredible!

Now, don't shoot the messenger and clearly "in a state militia" is wrong but, above your well mani'd finger it reads "Here is a summary .... "

Glock, yes it does...BUT and this is the important point, NO SUMMARY is a summary if the FACTS ARE CHANGED and in this case clearly are misrepresented and incorrect.

[h=1]“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.”[/h]
― Daniel Patrick Moynihan

 

[Glockster69]

^^^ Keep reading Cowboy, we are in agreement.

I didn't mean to steal or take credit for Moynihan's words, they just happen to be on point.

 

[Ole Cowboy]

^^^ Keep reading Cowboy, we are in agreement.

I didn't mean to steal or take credit for Moynihan's words, they just happen to be on point.

Not at all Glock, was not pointing at you just pointing out and in fact glad you brought it up...