Readers’ Forum: Monday Letters | Letters

Many of these people say today that they are preparing for civil war. Is violence in the name of religious domination a “biblical principle”?

If honesty is a biblical principle, biblical believers will have to recognize this problem.

We need more people, including Christians, to stand up for democratic, constitutional, and American principles like freedom of conscience and equality. These principles will keep our nation healthy.

I was very upset when I heard about HB 755, the Academic Transparency Bill (“Academic Transparency Bill Worries Educators,” Feb. 21).

I am a retired teacher who fully supported transparency. I never hid what I taught, and I resent the disrespect and distrust shown by some mainstream lawmakers and Republicans toward public school educators.

Teachers are trained and qualified, and they are required to follow the NC Standard Curriculum, which is readily available to all parents on each school’s website. Many teachers send weekly letters to parents informing them of what will be taught in their classrooms. Now the grades are available online and parents are encouraged to visit classrooms and volunteer at the school.