In the government schools, which are referred to as public schools, I… — Russell Means

In the government schools, which are referred to as public schools, Indian policy has been instituted there, and its a policy where they do not encourage, in fact, discourage, critical thinking and the creation of ideas and public education.

Russell MeansActivist · American · b. 1939

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