i am writing a research paper on this topic. as a future teacher i feel that the events of 9/11 can not be fully understood without putting them into full context. we should examine american policies that fueled acceptance for 9/11. we should make room for dissent in the classroom without fear of being called unpatriotic. students should hear all sides of the issue. in researching for this topic, i realize how much the right wing media has distorted the tennants of Islam. i believe that by dehumanizing and vilifying Muslim people, the USA has been able to justify their war. while i am catholic (christian) i am a human being first as are all people regardless of religion.
what do you think schools should teach about 9/11? how do you think history books will be written about 9/11? if you are Muslim, have your teachers treated you differently? do they expect you to answer on behalf of all muslims? why do you think 9/11 happened? why do you think so many people in the world celebrated the events of 9/11? i am trying to view the big picture and learn from others perspectives. i do not ask to judge.
finally, if you or your children are in american schools, what are they being taught about 9/11, muslims, or the war in iraq? how did the schools handle the anniversary? with a patriotic assembly?did you go? did you feel uncomfortable within your school? your communities?