Push Education, Not Propaganda
I’m happy to see Cardinal Schools has approved the “Spelling Bee” musical.
As a government agency, the First Amendment prohibits it from censoring views some in our community don’t want to hear. Doing so would have opened the school to costly lawsuits.
To those who want it censored because it runs counter to your values, don’t be like the woke cancel mob and shield your children from disagreeable ideas with safe spaces. Expose your children to these ideas and teach them the critical thinking skills needed to understand why the ideas are wrong.
To the artistic crew, thank you for producing a controversial performance. Consider producing future performances with more viewpoints. Perhaps next year can portray conservative values or ruffle the feathers of a different religion.
To the board, thank you for supporting the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Please encourage the theater crew to explore competing themes and messages. Schools should expose children to a variety of ideas, to teach them how to think independently and not devolve into pushing an ideological agenda.
While I am happy to see “Spelling Bee” performed, I’d be unhappy if every year we see the same ideological theme being pushed. That’d be propaganda, not education.
David Mooter
Parkman Township
