Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Overview of America





This series of videos was produced by the John Birch Society. JBS has always stood for liberty and conservatism. However, they have been somewhat discredited by accusations of xenophobia (which I have not personally substantiated) and by their tendency to buy in to conspriacy theories (which I observed several years ago when I was more enamored with them).

This series, however, is a good and simple primer of Americanism and our form of government. I think it would be a good starting point for studies in U.S. government for middle schools, high schools, and community colleges. Notice that I said, "a good starting point". It's a good basis for thought and discussion which should expand and refine the themes.