An English Teacher's Homepage
Paul maintain a blog which focuses on concerns in education, rhetoric, literature, science, and other nerdy topics
All opinions expressed in Paul's blogs are solely his own. They do not represent the opinions of his employers and/or associates.
Language and icons are powerful, and flag are among the most pervasive and powerful symbols. We need to confront these symbols, particularly when they are embraced as part of such a high-profile act of violence. However, we cannot let this discussion end there; we cannot practice only activism of convenience. The popularity of the Confederate flag is a symptom of a larger system and we must treat it as such.
Read MoreIt has been suggested that people like Michael Brown and Eric Garner wouldn’t be dead if they didn’t break the law, which not-so-subtly implies that robbing a store or selling loose cigarettes merit an immediate death penalty. If that is even remotely justified, then choking an unarmed man to death must merit a full trial if we’re going to pretend to have a fair criminal justice system.
Read MoreThis is the website of Paul Binkley, an English teacher from Colorado.
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