Pupils Being Given 'Patriotism' Tests in Washington State Schools

[wordsmythe]

http://prisonplanet.com/articles/dec...otismtests.htm

Children in Washington State are being given 'Patriotism tests' which are completely unrelated to their studies. The paper gauges whether or not the student shows fealty to the power of the state and whether the student believes in the right to overthrow a corrupt government.

A reader from Washington State writes us to highlight a questionnaire paper handed out to her daughter and the rest of her 10th grade class.

The reader comments,

"We live in Washington state. My daughter is in 10th grade and found this to be interesting. She has a GPA of 3.75 and uses her brain. This was given in her English class, and has nothing to do with the materials they were studying. We thought you might be able to use this. They are grooming our kids. Keep up the great work. Christine."

The paper is shown below. Click for an enlargement.

Considering the fact that this paper is a complete one off in that it is not part of any standard curriculum, we must question the motivations behind it.

Is the paper a means of gauging the level of obedience to the state amongst American teenagers?

We have covered several examples before where the government identifies a target group in society and canvasses their views on the nature of power and when that power goes too far. For example, in the 90's, American marines and national guard were occasionally asked if they would be willing to fire on American citizens in a time of crisis.

We are by no means against patriotism when it means love of country. Unfortunately however, the new brand of so-called patriotism translates as worship of government, and that definition is something that the founding fathers never intended.

This may be an isolated case but if we receive anything similar then watch this space for any updates.

[wordsmythe]

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[TexKan]

I'm not so sure this is such a crediable site Wordie. Looks a little on the wierd side to me - kinda like doomsday or Arian nation in disguise.......... maybe not but it sure is a strange place...... even for me!!

[Highwayman]

Originally Posted by TexKan

.... Looks a little on the wierd side to me - kinda like doomsday or Arian nation in disguise......

It’s a spitting image of the 90’s versions that warned us that Klinton was part of an evil scheme with the UN to enslave us.

[TexKan]

Oh yeah - a group with plenty of credibility.......... Wordie I'm surprised this stuff even caught your attention......... Not what I expect someone working on a PhD thesis to be using as a "news" source.......LOL

[wordsmythe]

I've said it before don't believe everything you read.

I just thought the story was interesting.

[TexKan]

I'm sorry I didn't mean it like that........ it was in "jest"...... I agree I think it is interesting and we should be reminded there are fanatics that try real hard to look "official".......... I just can't see how something probably not very crediable could be "real"......... Ya know they stir lots of hate with this kinda stuff.... but in our county - thank GOD - even they are entitiled to "try their" best to destroy our county and peoples loyalty. I for one defend therir "right" to do that. I just don't believe anything on there.