In Defense of Our Children
by Neal Seaman, January 2001

Overview

Why THIS Action On My Part Is Taking Place:
To get their books out of the South Carolina school system.

From: Neal Seaman

I would like you to evaluate four statements:

I wager most of you will agree with the first two statements, but if you are not up on the subject, you will probably also agree with number three. (Statement three will be proven false later in this document.) However, I am sure most of you will find umbrage with number four. The purpose of this document is to separate truth from fiction and enlighten you on what is really happening with guns, specifically in our society and our schools.

What if you found out that in order for the anti-weapons groups to push their agenda, they are brainwashing our children into believing statements number three and four? What if you found out that the anti-weapons groups are so adamant about statements number three and four that they are indoctrinating OUR CHILDREN with this message, through an APPROVED textbook being used in our schools' curriculums? That can never happen here in America, you say. Please read on.

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1. "A coalition of organizations called "First Monday 2000" has announced that they intend to use college students to advance their gun control political agenda. Student response will gauge the effectiveness of public school indoctrination in gun control propaganda."[1]

2. "First Monday 2000 organizations include the National Education Association, Handgun Control, the American Bar Association, American Academy of Pediatricians, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and others. The coalition of organizations, known for their support of liberal causes, has the support of the Clinton administration, with active participation by Attorney General Janet Reno and Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo."[1]

3. "First Monday 2000 President Nan Aron threatened "to launch a mobilization so massive that politicians cannot ignore us." This effort allegedly grew out of the so-called Million Mom March. The effort is likely to draw impressive numbers of students who have been indoctrinated in gun control rhetoric in public schools before reaching college."[1]

The following Information provided below was published in the The Times Examiner, Greenville, SC:

"The Meeks Heit Totally Awesome Health Book used in the School District of Greenville County contains the anti-gun propaganda espoused by the NEA. The book is used from K4 ­K12 in all the district's schools. The text was accepted by the trustees without discussion, based on the recommendation of Brenda Mays, the district Sex Education Advisor, over the objections of trustee Ann Sutherlin who urged the board members to review the volumes, especially the sections that deal with controversial political issues. But the board majority chose to accept the books without review or discussion."[1]

"A review of the text by The Times Examiner staff, revealed that the sex education portion complies with South Carolina Law by endorsing abstinence. However, the health portion dwells extensively on mental health, mental problems, psychological techniques, emphasizing politically correct positions on everything from global warming and second-hand smoke to gun ownership, stressing it to a point of indoctrination."[1]

"Mays said Meeks Heit "builds from kindergarten through high school." Each year the message is a little stronger and in more detail than the previous years. First graders are told: "Stay away from anyone who carries a gun." There is no distinction drawn between policemen, parents who hunt, or criminals, and there is no mention in the text of the Constitution of the United States that guarantees the right of citizens to bear arms."[1]

"Linda Meeks and Philip Heit are "insiders" in every respect. They are closely connected with the education establishment, so it is understandable that educators give their books special consideration. Their college-level text Totally Awesome Strategies for Teaching Health is the most widely used book for teacher training in colleges, universities, state departments of education, school districts in the United States, and a dozen foreign countries. Also, "thousands of teachers throughout the world have participated in their teacher training workshops and wellness conferences," according to their promotional material."[1]

[1] Contact: Bob Dill ­ The Times Examiner ­ Editor in Chief, 44 Pine Knoll Dr Suite E-2, Greenville, SC 29609, Phone: 864-268-0576, Fax: 864-292-1013 - April 21, 1999. "Political Incorrectness Can Be Hazardous To Students' Health

This book and their Wellness and Health book is being used throughout all of South Carolina and the United States in almost all government schools. It is being used in all of South Carolina because it is on the approve list from the State Board of Education. These books are being used as vehicles to promote fear and teach lies to our children for an anti-weapons agenda.

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