I agree that Anita is not being oversensative. She may not phrase her
concerns in the proper tone, but her comments are well worth taking
seriously.

We have a problem with children taking an interest in history. When we
celebrate history, we should make it a point to include all participants so
that children can see the wide participation in historical events.  We owe
it to our school children as well as interested adults to include the honors
and recognition for past deed as widely as we can and still be accurate.

If the information to make this more accurate is available, it should be
happily included, not stiff-armed.

Anne



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