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The blatant and terrifying bigotry, racism, and ignorance--not to mention misinformation--on display both from the author of this article and... [MORE] |
Jessica |
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In September, 2001, I warned a close friend that the ugly mushroom cloud of bigotry would soon envelop our nation.... [MORE] |
JIm |
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The parents should consider that they are possibly training their children for no job opportunities later in life. Job opportunities... [MORE] |
Dusty |
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The Christian bigotry against Moslems in the US is a replica of hatred against the Jews in Germany during the... [MORE] |
Sharry |
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The goverments job should be to help assimilate immigrants into the "American Way of Life" . At home you can... [MORE] |
NYKEVIN |
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Regarding the example that Arabic promoted an Islamic outlook. Isn't it more probable that those who learned Arabic had a... [MORE] |
ora |
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We all know they claim to want to live in peace. Until their numbers are enough to announce its their... [MORE] |
The Mechanic |
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It never ceases to amaze me when people like Ms. Almontaser say the Sept. 11 attacks were our own fault... [MORE] |
Derek |
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Since we are all being so multi-cultural, why don't we open a companion Hebrew speaking school in Brooklyn. There are... [MORE] |
Cezanne270 |
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I completely agree with Dave Hall. Arab does not equal Muslim, and yes, the author and readers are definately confused... [MORE] |
HMG |
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Such a policy is hardly calculated to promote acculturation, assimilation, American history and values, or even teach English, which are... [MORE] |
John K |
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I applaud the idea of a school where students can learn Arabic and have a different window on the world.... [MORE] |
Karen Vaughan |
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For all of you who are putting in your two cents, you should get a perspective from someone who has... [MORE] |
Flora Huang |
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Commentator and Public school educator of "ten years", Flora Huang, indicated on her posting that this Arab public school... [MORE] |
susan gill |
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The school will not teach Islamic doctrine; it is a completely secular school. Someone pointed out in a previous post... [MORE] |
Flora Huang |
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Read the book "While Europe Slept: How Radical Islam Is Destroying the West from Within" by Bruce Bawer. He talks... [MORE] |
Mary |
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It's normal, even necessary, to learn about the accompanying culture when learning a language. I do so with Spanish and... [MORE] |
Jeteon |
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When I was using textbooks to teach English in Arab countries - I often found the texts to be culturally... [MORE] |
lawrence |
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I am a graduate student in history. I am not a Middle East expert; Russia is my field. Recently I... [MORE] |
Timothy Buchanan |
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The article by Daniel Pipes decrying the proposed Khalil Gibran International Academy is a classic polemic. Mr. Pipes, you are... [MORE] |
Tim Geoghegan |
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This school is a bad idea, designed for bad people with bad intentions. Mike [MORE] |
Mike |
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I am deeply disappointed at the outcry over the Khalil Gibran International School. An American, I lived in North Africa... [MORE] |
MLO |
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Your little one, once she turns 17, may enlist in the US Armed Forces with your permission and would be... [MORE] |
Brendon Carr |
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Sorry, I guess I have to add for those who do not know who Khalil Gibran is that he was... [MORE] |
Omar Sawaf |
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Rev Deeter is right. I think Mr. Pipes should have done a little more research. Actually the title of his... [MORE] |
Omar Sawaf |
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I am convinced America is filled with ridiculously gullible people! For being a supposed literate nation, I find it amazing... [MORE] |
Lorrin |
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Daniel Pipes, in his article, A Madrassa Grows in Brooklyn (April 24), first states that it "appears to be a... [MORE] |
Daniel Meeter |
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In this country, we speak English as our first language. English as a second language is an acceptable subject to... [MORE] |
ex-teacher |
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To Ex-Teacher from another ex-teacher, there are, in fact, dual language English/Spanish and English/Chinese schools found throughout the city, such... [MORE] |
f |
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What you say is true, our country is going crazy but do your reseach please. Spanish is our second language.... [MORE] |
ANONYMOUS |
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The Sun is right to give room in its pages to people who espouse views, like Daniel Pipes ("A... [MORE] |
The Rev. Charles H. Straut, Jr., DMin |
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When I first read the article, my first reaction was, "Are American taxpayers now going to fund another politically correct... [MORE] |
Arthur O. Milller |
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Indoctrination was part of the educational system in this country from the beginning. It's simply that in recent years the... [MORE] |
Beth |
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According to Daniel Pipes' article, it appears that there are too many serious consequences to consider in permitting the establishment... [MORE] |
Judith Carpet |
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Mr. Pipes should ask himself this simple question: would he have been opposed to the idea of KGIA before 9/11?... [MORE] |
Robb |
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I agree with Judith Carpet. Political correctness has gone out of control. I would not support this school. Just my... [MORE] |
Martha Jennings |
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Do you think the mayor or the chancellor have given any thought as to how the subject of Israel would... [MORE] |
Irene Alter |
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The Sun should be commended for publishing Pipes' article. Would that the rest of the press showed a similar concern... [MORE] |
Ed Bennett |
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Mr. Pipes is absolutely right on the money. There is no way to learn Arabic without having to swallow a... |
Luigi Frascati |
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What a dishonor to the good name of Khalil Gibran! [MORE] |
Tim |
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Aleopard does not change its spots. Pipes is correct and thepast performance of recent Arabic education will continue heading in... [MORE] |
alfred ritter |
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Will the school welcome the children of serious Christians who want to learn Arabic so they can do missionary work... [MORE] |
Ed |
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Now that would be a sight to see. I think the Christian community should take part in the Arabic school.... [MORE] |
Jack |
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