The blatant and terrifying bigotry, racism, and ignorance--not to mention misinformation--on display both from the author of this article and... [MORE]
Jessica
Sep 16, 2007 13:39
In September, 2001, I warned a close friend that the ugly mushroom cloud of bigotry would soon envelop our nation.... [MORE]
JIm
Sep 4, 2007 16:10
The parents should consider that they are possibly training their children for no job opportunities later in life. Job opportunities... [MORE]
Dusty
Aug 8, 2007 22:02
The Christian bigotry against Moslems in the US is a replica of hatred against the Jews in Germany during the... [MORE]
Sharry
Sep 7, 2007 11:17
The goverments job should be to help assimilate immigrants into the "American Way of Life" . At home you can... [MORE]
NYKEVIN
Aug 8, 2007 11:14
Regarding the example that Arabic promoted an Islamic outlook. Isn't it more probable that those who learned Arabic had a... [MORE]
ora
Jul 19, 2007 11:59
We all know they claim to want to live in peace. Until their numbers are enough to announce its their... [MORE]
The Mechanic
Jul 17, 2007 00:40
It never ceases to amaze me when people like Ms. Almontaser say the Sept. 11 attacks were our own fault... [MORE]
Derek
Jul 12, 2007 03:20
Since we are all being so multi-cultural, why don't we open a companion Hebrew speaking school in Brooklyn. There are... [MORE]
Cezanne270
Jul 8, 2007 20:51
I completely agree with Dave Hall. Arab does not equal Muslim, and yes, the author and readers are definately confused... [MORE]
HMG
Jun 27, 2007 19:49
Such a policy is hardly calculated to promote acculturation, assimilation, American history and values, or even teach English, which are... [MORE]
John K
Jun 20, 2007 22:40
I applaud the idea of a school where students can learn Arabic and have a different window on the world.... [MORE]
Karen Vaughan
Jun 18, 2007 13:36
For all of you who are putting in your two cents, you should get a perspective from someone who has... [MORE]
Flora Huang
May 31, 2007 19:51
Commentator and Public school educator of "ten years", Flora Huang, indicated on her posting that this Arab public school... [MORE]
susan gill
Jul 16, 2007 07:41
The school will not teach Islamic doctrine; it is a completely secular school. Someone pointed out in a previous post... [MORE]
Flora Huang
Oct 18, 2007 10:34
Read the book "While Europe Slept: How Radical Islam Is Destroying the West from Within" by Bruce Bawer. He talks... [MORE]
Mary
May 21, 2007 12:11
It's normal, even necessary, to learn about the accompanying culture when learning a language. I do so with Spanish and... [MORE]
Jeteon
May 18, 2007 20:30
When I was using textbooks to teach English in Arab countries - I often found the texts to be culturally... [MORE]
lawrence
May 16, 2007 03:47
I am a graduate student in history. I am not a Middle East expert; Russia is my field. Recently I... [MORE]
Timothy Buchanan
May 11, 2007 10:11
The article by Daniel Pipes decrying the proposed Khalil Gibran International Academy is a classic polemic. Mr. Pipes, you are... [MORE]
Tim Geoghegan
May 8, 2007 22:21
This school is a bad idea, designed for bad people with bad intentions.
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Mike
Jul 15, 2007 13:01
I am deeply disappointed at the outcry over the Khalil Gibran International School. An American, I lived in North Africa... [MORE]
MLO
May 4, 2007 14:14
Your little one, once she turns 17, may enlist in the US Armed Forces with your permission and would be... [MORE]
Brendon Carr
May 22, 2007 07:05
Sorry, I guess I have to add for those who do not know who Khalil Gibran is that he was... [MORE]
Omar Sawaf
Apr 29, 2007 21:10
Rev Deeter is right. I think Mr. Pipes should have done a little more research. Actually the title of his... [MORE]
Omar Sawaf
Apr 29, 2007 20:59
I am convinced America is filled with ridiculously gullible people!
For being a supposed literate nation, I find it amazing... [MORE]
Lorrin
May 8, 2007 09:05
Daniel Pipes, in his article, A Madrassa Grows in Brooklyn (April 24), first states that it "appears to be a... [MORE]
Daniel Meeter
Apr 28, 2007 09:51
In this country, we speak English as our first language. English as a second language is an acceptable subject to... [MORE]
ex-teacher
Apr 28, 2007 00:29
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
May 31, 2007 19:25
What you say is true, our country is going crazy but do your reseach please. Spanish is our second language.... [MORE]
ANONYMOUS
Jul 2, 2007 21:56
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
Apr 27, 2007 20:53
When I first read the article, my first reaction was, "Are American taxpayers now going to fund another politically correct... [MORE]
Arthur O. Milller
Apr 25, 2007 11:47
Indoctrination was part of the educational system in this country from the beginning. It's simply that in recent years the... [MORE]
Beth
Aug 14, 2007 08:28
According to Daniel Pipes' article, it appears that there are too many serious consequences to consider in permitting the establishment... [MORE]
Judith Carpet
Apr 24, 2007 23:00
Mr. Pipes should ask himself this simple question: would he have been opposed to the idea of KGIA before 9/11?... [MORE]
Robb
May 16, 2007 22:37
I agree with Judith Carpet. Political correctness has gone out of control. I would not support this school. Just my... [MORE]
Martha Jennings
May 25, 2007 14:44
Do you think the mayor or the chancellor have given any thought as to how the subject of Israel would... [MORE]
Irene Alter
Apr 24, 2007 21:04
The Sun should be commended for publishing Pipes' article. Would that the rest of the press showed a similar concern... [MORE]
Ed Bennett
Apr 24, 2007 15:44
Mr. Pipes is absolutely right on the money. There is no way to learn Arabic without having to swallow a... [MORE]
Luigi Frascati
Apr 25, 2007 01:14
What a dishonor to the good name of Khalil Gibran! [MORE]
Tim
Apr 24, 2007 11:23
Aleopard does not change its spots. Pipes is correct and thepast performance of recent Arabic education will continue heading in... [MORE]
alfred ritter
Apr 24, 2007 09:51
Will the school welcome the children of serious Christians who want to learn Arabic so they can do missionary work... [MORE]
Ed
Apr 24, 2007 07:14
Now that would be a sight to see. I think the Christian community should take part in the Arabic school.... [MORE]
