My letter to Scholastic...

[CoffeeCat]

I realize it might be too late--as Scholastic disseminated the materials yesterday and today, but I wanted to let them know how upset people get when they play partisan politics with our children. It's not a perfect letter, but I voiced my opinion and let them know that they lost dollars because of their actions.

Dear Sir of Madam,

I am the mother of two daughters; a kindergartner and a first grader. We are big fans of
Scholastic books. In fact, I just placed a $20 order on Wednesday. Regrettably, if you
do not pull all involvement with ABC's "Path to 9/11" mini-series--this will be my last
book order with Scholastic.

I could not ignore the fact that Scholastic is--in effect—supporting a movie that contains distortions, factual inaccuracies and fictitious scenes that favor Republicans and put Democrats in a negative light. By disseminating ANY materials on this movie (even if the materials are neutral and designed only to spark discussion), you are encouraging children to view inaccurate, partisan materials that distort American history and leverage one political party over the other.

I would be just as angry if Scholastic crafted materials to accompany Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11."

Did you know that every Democratic United States Senator sent a letter to ABC's Disney--denouncing the movie and threatening legal and legislative action if the series is aired? The lies in this movie are just that serious. President Clinton and several of his cabinet members have stated that events in the movie are fictitious. Why would Scholastic want to be connected--in any way--to this film when the errors and propaganda are so obvious and serious?

By disseminating information about this film--you legitimize lies. You also encourage students to watch a version of 9/11 that is very upsetting to many parents. There are plenty of accurate, well-written accounts of 9/11 that accurately depict this national tragedy, as well as the mistakes made by both the Clinton and Bush Administrations. ABC’s “Path to 9/11” is not one of them.

If Scholastic truly cares about children and their parents--they will not provide ANY materials related to this film.

Again, with deep regret--if you chose to disseminate any materials to students--the last book order I placed with you--will truly be the last.

Thank you for taking the time to read my correspondence and listen to my opinion.

Sincerely,
XXXXX

[Nikki Stone 1]

1. "By disseminating information about this film--you legitimize lies."

AMEN.

K & R

[Wanet]

2. Awesome letter

You are right, even the revised study guide is inappropriate.

[CoffeeCat]

4. Exactly, the revised study guide is a JOKE...

I called Scholastic (before writing the letter), and the dweeb on the phone
said that the study guide was intended to fuel discussion and not take a stance
on the events depicted in the movie.

He claimed that Scholastic was in no way connected to ABC or the movie. Can
you believe that crap?

I told him that creating materials--based on the movie--then sending them home
with our children--they've encouraged children across America to bring propaganda and
partisan lies in our homes.

He kept disagreeing with me. He kept insisting that the materials were only
provided to encourage discussion.

Hello? If they sent home materials on Satanism and building bombs--could they
just say---"We're not advocating devil worship or blowing up buildings, we just
want kids to talk about it!"

Sorry buster, most American parents don't care to spend an evening
unraveling the dozens of lies depicted in the movie!

That's why I said (and stated it in parens) that it was wrong to disseminate
ANY information on this farce--even if the materials were intended only to spark
discussion. Any supplementary study materials legitimizes lies and exposes our
children to political propaganda that is completely false.

Period!

[Hugin]

5. I would have used stronger terms...

Stating I don't send my child to school to participate in "Scholastic(tm) Scatology".

[Benhurst]

3. Thanks.

Great letter! :thumbsup: