According to the Miami Herald, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke during the Honoring the Victims of Communism press conference at the Freedom Tower in Miami on Monday, May 9, 2022. DeSantis later signed a bill making Nov. 7 “Victims of Communism Day.”
This makes Florida the first state in the nation to mandate school instruction on communism as Governor DeSantis continues to take the lead to setting precedent for education policy.
The new law will require teaching of Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Fidel Castro, as well as “poverty, starvation, migration, systemic lethal violence, and suppression of speech” endured under those regimes. DeSantis noted that tens of millions of people died in China under Mao’s rule.
He said, “That body count of Mao is something that everybody needs to understand because it is a direct result of this communist ideology,” DeSantis said, “I know we don’t need legislation here to do this but I think it’s our responsibility to make sure people know about the atrocities committed by people like Fidel Castro and even more recently people like Nicolas Maduro.”
Joining us now to discuss this Governor DeSantis’ latest bold education policy initiative is Sheri Few, who serves as founder and president of the United States Parents Involved In Education (USPIE for short). Sheri also serves as Executive Producer of the new film documentary Truth and Lies In American Education. The film is available for viewing on the film’s website: www.truthandliesfilm.us. Also available on the film’s website is a 3-minute teaser trailer, and here is a 50-second trailer for television audiences.
Possible Questions:
- What are your thoughts on this unprecedented move by Florida’s governor to require the atrocities of communism be taught to Florida school children?
- Do you think other states will follow Governor DeSantis’ lead on this issue?
- Why is teaching children the truth about communism so important for America’s future?
- Give us an example of Marxism philosophy being taught to the America’s children.
- Your documentary Truth and Lies In American Education tackles this topic and more. Where can we learn more about it?
Answer: The film just came out for streaming, and you can visit www.truthandliesfilm.us to view the film. Also, our website www.uspie.org has downloadable resources to help parents advocate for their children and fight against indoctrination.
About Sheri Few:
Sheri Few is the Founder and President of United States Parents Involved in Education (USPIE) whose mission is to end the US Department of Education and all federal education mandates. USPIE has established 20 state chapters and is growing rapidly amid the national outcry from parents who want to regain control of their children’s education. Sheri is a nationally recognized leader on education policy and is often quoted in conservative media and has spent much of the last year exposing Critical Race Theory and serving as Executive Producer for the new documentary film titled Truth and Lies in American Education.
CONTACT: Jerry McGlothlin jerry@specialguests.com 919-437-0001
