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I just listened to a local immigrant dad explain why he is concerned about his children's education.

This is his story about how his former government used propaganda, fear of job loss & social cancelling to gain control over the people:

@Sflecce @canpoli @wrdsb #WRDSB
State-funded media became the only source of information.

The 1st generation saw through the propaganda. They conformed when in public & only said what they really thought in hushed tones in their homes.

Image: Stay quiet! Watch your back. It's not far from chatter to treason. Image
The State indoctrinated the children to love the Communist Regime. From a young age, children chanted political slogans, waved flags & marched in celebration.

Image: Mid-century USSR text using military service, weapons & flags as the context for children's first reading text: Image
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I was asked by several of my fellow students to address some of the concerning replies made by “grownups” on my Twitter posts, but I thought it more fitting (due to tomorrow’s elections) for me to address a far more pressing issue: (1)
The divisiveness and fear being sown since January are to be reaped (one way or another) tomorrow. Again, this thread will touch on sensitive topics that some may find triggering, so please be advised. (2)
As I follow several potential and current Trustees, this post found its way onto my feed. Having been at the January 17th Board meeting, I know there is nothing factual about this post. “Gender Queer: A Memoir” was not once mentioned at that delegation. (3)
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