We can, and that includes our children. Some people are hissing about the video the www.storyofstuff.com, which was designed to be used in schools—claiming that it is “un-American” and should be censored… because censorship is so American.
We as parents do a lot in the name of protecting our children—it’s one of our responsibilities, along with educating, guiding, and giving confidence. We also have a tendency to seriously underestimate our kids, assuming that they cannot handle or process vital emotions like fear, guilt, or disappointment without scarring themselves.
Critics of this video rail about the fact that watching it made a 9-year-old afraid that buying Legos might hurt the earth. If that student spent a few hours trying to see how their life might be impacting the world around them, and perhaps even became interested in learning more about the things they choose to buy, that’s “beautiful”—to coin Beck’s phrase.
Would a Lego-loving child experience disappointment at the thought of not having Legos? Of course. Do I yearn for the days of ignorance and bliss every time I use a paper towel instead of a cloth to clean up a spill? You bet I do, but I try to choose the cloth, because I’ve had the opportunity to hear the various arguments and make my own decisions. Don’t our children have the same, basic, American right?
Category: Energy, General Politics, World Affairs
Tags: America, beck, censorship, education, environment, story of stuff, un-American
Friday, 2. October 2009
Amen Showse.
Saturday, 3. October 2009
Couldnt agree more Americans in particular have a lot to think about, and I’m proud of the Americans who made that film.
Sunday, 4. October 2009
Amen to you, too… Mr. Awesome!
Sunday, 4. October 2009
Me too…
Wednesday, 7. October 2009
I think this fits right up with all of that brainwashing crap Obama’s trying to pull on our kids.
Tuesday, 2. November 2010
Um, Liberal Hippy Douchebag the problem with the “Story of Stuff” is it’s fundamentally WRONG. It’s a Socialist, Leftist tract that leaves you knowing LESS about how we get stuff and more about guilting the shit out of the success of white, 1st world nations (which you support 100%). It’s Liberal Fascism 101.
Critics of the video were clear that it is WRONG. There isn’t one shred of sound economics in the entire video. Instead, economics is replaced with grievance-mongering, guilt-tripping, and special pleading. And I’m sure Liberal Fascists like yourself WANT this to happen. However, not all of us need to have some Liberal Hippy Douchebag lecture us with lies.
“The Story of Stuff” = Lies and Propaganda.