The blatant and terrifying bigotry, racism, and ignorance--not to mention misinformation--on display both from the author of this article and... [MORE]

Jessica

Sep 16, 2007 13:39

In September, 2001, I warned a close friend that the ugly mushroom cloud of bigotry would soon envelop our nation.... [MORE]

JIm

Sep 4, 2007 16:10

The parents should consider that they are possibly training their children for no job opportunities later in life. Job opportunities... [MORE]

Dusty

Aug 8, 2007 22:02

The Christian bigotry against Moslems in the US is a replica of hatred against the Jews in Germany during the... [MORE]

Sharry

Sep 7, 2007 11:17

The goverments job should be to help assimilate immigrants into the "American Way of Life" . At home you can... [MORE]

NYKEVIN

Aug 8, 2007 11:14

Regarding the example that Arabic promoted an Islamic outlook. Isn't it more probable that those who learned Arabic had a... [MORE]

ora

Jul 19, 2007 11:59

We all know they claim to want to live in peace. Until their numbers are enough to announce its their...

The Mechanic

Jul 17, 2007 00:40

It never ceases to amaze me when people like Ms. Almontaser say the Sept. 11 attacks were our own fault... [MORE]

Derek

Jul 12, 2007 03:20

Since we are all being so multi-cultural, why don't we open a companion Hebrew speaking school in Brooklyn. There are... [MORE]

Cezanne270

Jul 8, 2007 20:51

I completely agree with Dave Hall. Arab does not equal Muslim, and yes, the author and readers are definately confused... [MORE]

HMG

Jun 27, 2007 19:49

Such a policy is hardly calculated to promote acculturation, assimilation, American history and values, or even teach English, which are... [MORE]

John K

Jun 20, 2007 22:40

I applaud the idea of a school where students can learn Arabic and have a different window on the world.... [MORE]

Karen Vaughan

Jun 18, 2007 13:36

For all of you who are putting in your two cents, you should get a perspective from someone who has... [MORE]

Flora Huang

May 31, 2007 19:51

Commentator and Public school educator of "ten years", Flora Huang, indicated on her posting that this Arab public school... [MORE]

susan gill

Jul 16, 2007 07:41

The school will not teach Islamic doctrine; it is a completely secular school. Someone pointed out in a previous post... [MORE]

Flora Huang

Oct 18, 2007 10:34

Read the book "While Europe Slept: How Radical Islam Is Destroying the West from Within" by Bruce Bawer. He talks... [MORE]

Mary

May 21, 2007 12:11

It's normal, even necessary, to learn about the accompanying culture when learning a language. I do so with Spanish and... [MORE]

Jeteon

May 18, 2007 20:30

When I was using textbooks to teach English in Arab countries - I often found the texts to be culturally... [MORE]

lawrence

May 16, 2007 03:47

I am a graduate student in history. I am not a Middle East expert; Russia is my field. Recently I... [MORE]

Timothy Buchanan

May 11, 2007 10:11

The article by Daniel Pipes decrying the proposed Khalil Gibran International Academy is a classic polemic. Mr. Pipes, you are... [MORE]

Tim Geoghegan

May 8, 2007 22:21

This school is a bad idea, designed for bad people with bad intentions. Mike [MORE]

Mike

Jul 15, 2007 13:01

I am deeply disappointed at the outcry over the Khalil Gibran International School. An American, I lived in North Africa... [MORE]

MLO

May 4, 2007 14:14

Your little one, once she turns 17, may enlist in the US Armed Forces with your permission and would be... [MORE]

Brendon Carr

May 22, 2007 07:05

Sorry, I guess I have to add for those who do not know who Khalil Gibran is that he was... [MORE]

Omar Sawaf

Apr 29, 2007 21:10

Rev Deeter is right. I think Mr. Pipes should have done a little more research. Actually the title of his... [MORE]

Omar Sawaf

Apr 29, 2007 20:59

I am convinced America is filled with ridiculously gullible people! For being a supposed literate nation, I find it amazing... [MORE]

Lorrin

May 8, 2007 09:05

Daniel Pipes, in his article, A Madrassa Grows in Brooklyn (April 24), first states that it "appears to be a... [MORE]

Daniel Meeter

Apr 28, 2007 09:51

In this country, we speak English as our first language. English as a second language is an acceptable subject to... [MORE]

ex-teacher

Apr 28, 2007 00:29

To Ex-Teacher from another ex-teacher, there are, in fact, dual language English/Spanish and English/Chinese schools found throughout the city, such... [MORE]

f

May 31, 2007 19:25

What you say is true, our country is going crazy but do your reseach please. Spanish is our second language.... [MORE]

ANONYMOUS

Jul 2, 2007 21:56

The Sun is right to give room in its pages to people who espouse views, like Daniel Pipes ("A... [MORE]

The Rev. Charles H. Straut, Jr., DMin

Apr 27, 2007 20:53

When I first read the article, my first reaction was, "Are American taxpayers now going to fund another politically correct... [MORE]

Arthur O. Milller

Apr 25, 2007 11:47

Indoctrination was part of the educational system in this country from the beginning. It's simply that in recent years the... [MORE]

Beth

Aug 14, 2007 08:28

According to Daniel Pipes' article, it appears that there are too many serious consequences to consider in permitting the establishment... [MORE]

Judith Carpet

Apr 24, 2007 23:00

Mr. Pipes should ask himself this simple question: would he have been opposed to the idea of KGIA before 9/11?... [MORE]

Robb

May 16, 2007 22:37

I agree with Judith Carpet. Political correctness has gone out of control. I would not support this school. Just my... [MORE]

Martha Jennings

May 25, 2007 14:44

Do you think the mayor or the chancellor have given any thought as to how the subject of Israel would... [MORE]

Irene Alter

Apr 24, 2007 21:04

The Sun should be commended for publishing Pipes' article. Would that the rest of the press showed a similar concern... [MORE]

Ed Bennett

Apr 24, 2007 15:44

Mr. Pipes is absolutely right on the money. There is no way to learn Arabic without having to swallow a... [MORE]

Luigi Frascati

Apr 25, 2007 01:14

What a dishonor to the good name of Khalil Gibran! [MORE]

Tim

Apr 24, 2007 11:23

Aleopard does not change its spots. Pipes is correct and thepast performance of recent Arabic education will continue heading in... [MORE]

alfred ritter

Apr 24, 2007 09:51

Will the school welcome the children of serious Christians who want to learn Arabic so they can do missionary work... [MORE]

Ed

Apr 24, 2007 07:14

Now that would be a sight to see. I think the Christian community should take part in the Arabic school.... [MORE]

Jack

Jun 4, 2007 01:36