Mem Fox has long been a favorite author of mine and of my students over the years. Her books are very special and dearly loved by group after group of my second graders. So, tonight, when I read a news article about the treatment she received upon entering the United States for a conference — please click here to read the article — I felt absolutely sick with sadness, embarrassment, and outrage at what my country is becoming. When the leader of the country and his minions demonstrate bullying and hateful behaviors on a daily basis, their behavior gives permission to other cowards and small-minded people to behave the same way. Mem was subjected to that ugliness, and I just want to tell her how very sorry I am that that happened to her and how ashamed I am of those people in my country that are so consumed with hate and meanness … and that have been given free reign to bully.
A Fondness For Reading 
These apologies also for the American citizen who was almost deported, the elderly couple from Canada changing planes in Utah, the teacher who was delayed from accompanying his students. Well run machine, NOT.
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Yes, you’re right, Tabor. These apologies are for all that are being focused on and treated in such a hateful way. This is not okay!!
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Amen.
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Unforgivable. I am so ashamed of our government.
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When she talked about crying when she got to her hotel room, I wanted to cry with her. I am so ashamed of America right now.
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