re: #258 Decatur Deb

In the hands of a good teacher, it becomes like the HS debate approach—you’re going to have to examine both sides. That doesn’t mean both are right.

It reminds me too much of the current treks to rural diners to hear what “hurt” Republicans are feeling. Again, it’s not the question, it’s the framing—perhaps something like:

The genocide of Native Americans was an unforgivable, heinous act which left a lifelong stain on American history. What bogus crap did the settlers tell themselves to justify their selfish, ugly actions.

Too harsh?//