OK, let’s focus on what we agree on, as there seems to be quite a few….

1. Common core educational system. It is the tradition of America, laid out by its founders, that there is separation of church and state. You are correct, therefore, that it would be highly inappropriate for schools to teach their students that God DOES NOT exist. It would equally be inappropriate for schools (public schools, as I believe that parents have the right to choose a religious private school for their children) to teach students that God DOES exist. This should not be a function of schools but instead for churches. I have grown up in the public school system and have gone as far as getting my Master’s degree. I have never once been taught at any of my schools that God either does or does not exist. There are also plenty of Christians who agree with Darwinism – there is room for both views and they do not have to cancel one another out. As far as atheism is concerned…. It is a non-religion therefore there is nothing there to be taught. I am not sure what you mean by “everything goes”, therefore I can’t comment on that.

1. Antifa: A person or group actively opposing fascism. Merriam-Webster definition of fascism: “a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition”. Shouldn’t every American be against fascism? Talk about the “big brother state” – sounds horrible. That being said, you are correct that any militant group who uses violence, including antifa, should not be tolerated. This includes fascist militia, extreme radical religious militia (Jewish, Muslim, AND Christian groups), white nationalist militia, and any other extreme militant groups who use violence to try to gain control of the people.

1. “Outraged college students”. Well, what can I say about that… our youth needs to get over themselves and lighten up. I fear my generation may have done too much coddling to their offspring. Many professors and students are fighting back, however: if you don’t like what they have to say, don’t come. At the same time, I think any institution has a right to stop speech if it is hate speech that can cause harm and enflame violence within the community. Notably, the “snow flake” phenomenon is not exclusive to left leaning people.

1. “Promoting self-reliance produces a self-reliant people,
   promoting dependency (entitlements unearned) produces a society dependent on handouts”. If America was a true meritocracy this would be a fair statement. American meritocracy, however, is a myth. I agree that those who have privilege (which they have not earned) should not accept handouts. Corporate welfare and tax cuts for the morbidly rich are perfect examples. If there is such a creature such as the welfare queen, I agree she should be stopped. I live in an urban setting, however, and have not come across one of these creatures. Addicts, yes. The working poor who are working two jobs just to get food on the table, yes. The homeless, yes. Criminals, yes. A woman with 6 kids living a cushy life-style on their welfare check, no. The true welfare queens that abuse tax paying welfare systems are businesses who use fraudulent practices for their own financial gain. That should be stopped.

1. “Progressivism teaches opposites”: Not sure I understand that point, so at this time I have no comment.

1. “Pushes society into accepting one world big brother dependence on elitists who 'know what is good for us so must make our decisions for us'”: I agree the “big brother state” (aka. a totalitarian state where the ruling Party wields total power "for its own sake" over its inhabitants) should never come to fruition. I assume that anyone who has read “1984” does not want this to happen. There seems, however, to be a disagreement on which “elitists” are the ones pushing for this state. Snowden blew the whistle on the NSA – yet look who stopped net neutrality (something both the left and right for the most part did not want stopped). Additionally, look who has made it legal for for-profit private organizations to watch, gather information, and steal from American citizens. Perhaps someday we all can agree who these “elitists” really are and smash them in their place.