Re: Reading Quotations and gender

[farmatti <farmatti@ns1.praxis.net>]

Hello LM-Netters,
        I just want to say that I agree with Ms. Achbach on the subject of
editing historical quotes. I appreciate her opinion on the adaptation
of quotes for the purpose of being politicaly corrrect.  I was the
person who forwarded my collected hits to the list, and I am the
first to admit that they should have been better edited;  I was so
enthusiastic about the replies I wanted to post them ASAP.  However,
I agree with Ms. Achbach totally on the subject of changing the
quotes.  I wanted to write something myself, but being new to the
list didn't want to overstep my bounds.  I think she brought up some
super ideas for incorporating lesssons in historical ideas and
thinking in cooperation with using these historical statements.
        Personally, when I get a note from my child's teacher with
everything worded "he/she" I find it distracting. Just my opinion,
and I am glad we all have the right to voice ours.



Cayla Armatti, Media Specialist
Evergreen Elementary
Ocala, FL
farmatti@praxis.net

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