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  • Posted by:
    gitanobandolero on 12/31/2009 at 7:34 AM
    Re: “Hidden Agenda?
    Do not forget the fact that we are living in the U.S. and this country is proud of being a diverse and multi-cultural nation. As someone who closely follows the activities of the Gulen Movement, I find nothing to worry about these people. Principal is telling the truth because it's the reality that the school doesn't have an organic or official tie with Gulen Movement or Fethullah Gulen. Turkish teachers may respect Gulen and his ideas and even may be practicing muslims but that doesn't make the school a Gulen institution. The school has a legitimate board of and regularly inspected by the officials of the local government.

    Regarding the Armenian Genocide, it's not officially accepted by the federal government and there is debate going on between historians whether it's a genocide or a civil war. There is no law outside mandating to teach to school children the so called Armenian Genocide. Some teachers may have different perspectives and it's not a big deal.

    Let's enjoy having this successful institution in our region.