mind control

Someone told me that money and policies were all we could do to cure the problems that began in our past. We cannot tell people what to think. We cannot control their minds nor can we impede on their freedom. I don't believe that policies and money alone will change the reasons so many social justice issues exist. And, for those who claim that we cannot control our citizens' minds, I must point out our current educational system. It seems to be designed exactly for that reason. It teaches our people what to think and how to think (or not think). If a school or teacher tries to teach outside of regulations demanded by our government, they are in danger of being shut down or pushed out.

The "radical" teachings of oppression, institutional racism, imperialism, and human rights are not to be taught in any in-depth fashion, if at all. By teaching such things, one is accused of causing problems. It is assumed or believed that our youth cannot handle such issues and would not know how to express themselves "correctly." Many of our youth are trying to survive these issues but have no way to name it. They know something ain't right but no one's talking about it. They wonder why is it that if anyone could be anything, how come they know so few people making a better life for themselves.


If we were really trying to remedy social justice issues which can linked to these "radical" teachings, then why aren't we discussing them in our schools? If our youth are not being taught about them in our schools, how would they ever come to understand the depth of our isssues? If they are not taught about them in our schools, where are they suppose to learn about them? And, if no one is learning about them, how are we to cease them from existing? A policy alone cannot create the real change that is needed. We need to educate our people on why we continue to face these problems, even after the civil rights movement. Che Guevara pointed out that we cannot change our country, if we do not change our consciousness.