TU Tuesday - Editorial

 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.
http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Ohio-bill-would-require-teaching-historical-texts-2399396.php
Editorial by Andy Brownfield

The article I read was about how in Ohio there is a bill proposed in which that high school students have "requirements to read the state and federal constitutions, the Declaration of Independence and other historical documents." The speaker in this article gives quotes to argue for both sides.  His voice doesn't really stand out because it's mostly a lot of quotes.  Mr. Brownfield had said "This year's proposal came on the heels of a tea party surge that has focused intensely on the U.S. Constitution" and I believe his statement is over exaggerated.  The proposal didn't 'come on the heels of a tea party surge.' One side supports, and one side doesn't. The Ohio Christians Allience wants this bill to be passed because they say the school doesn't do a good job of covering it; "information is filtered through summaries and analysis that give a flawed view." "He said he's also worried that teaching them in their original language could be an obstacle to some students."  (Mr. Brownfield was reffering to Phil Hayes, a teacher.) Phil Hayes seems to be not opposed to teaching it, but he's worried about how it will fit in with the schedule.  "Opponents object to the bill's failure to list the Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation and other historical texts. Others say it will mean extra work and cost for school districts and teachers."  I agree that it will mean extra work and cost for school districts and teachers. I think this bill is stupid; why spend more money on stuff that does not have a lot of importance in real life skills?  If you were going to be made to read documents from the United States history, then wouldn't it have to be another class because there's so many things to learn? This bill doesn't cover every document and I agree with Phil Hayes that it would be hard to fit in. The bill was passed.  "If you ought to mandate anything, you ought to make it the teaching of American history"  I feel bad for the kids who have to learn it in it's original language. I can imagine it would be difficult.