Some Houston sixth-graders were asked by their teacher to discuss the capture of Saddam Hussein and what is the appropriate way for the civilized world to respond. As noted in an audio report by KUHF-FM, Houston's NPR station, their response was clear and immediate.
A group of middle school students took time to discuss the capture of Saddam Hussein and what they think is a just punishment for his crimes.A group of about 25 sixth graders at Hogg Middle School talked about the history, crimes and downfall of Saddam Hussein's regime. The students broke out into several discussion groups and every group came to the same conclusion, that Hussein should be executed.
The kids' teacher wanted to talk about "tolerance." I asked my seventh grader the same question: her answer was exactly the same. The kids understand in a way that adults sometimes do not.
Posted by Alan at December 22, 2003 08:02 AM