TODAY’S QURAN VERSE

Each works according to his manner, but your Lord is most knowing of who is best guided in way. Quran 17:84

Trenary’s murder a moral failure

In a recent op-ed, Dr. Kenneth Whalum Jr. connected the murder of Chamber CEO Phil Trenary to “the abandonment of systematic discipline of students in our public schools.” Really? What about the systematic abandonment of discipline of children in their homes?

Where were the parents of these murderers when they were trainable, moldable, teachable? It is safe to assume that some (parents) were pursuing their own self-interests; too busy to make the sacrifices good parenting requires. Don’t blame schools. These young people have made their choices, and now they will face the consequences. They could have chosen another path in life. They are not victims.

I also take exception to the insinuation that poverty and poor schools destine one to criminal behavior. Far

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Email letters to letters@commercial appeal.com; mail Letters to the Editor, The Commercial Appeal, 495 Union, Memphis, TN 38103; or click on the “Submit Letter” link on the Opinion page at commercialappeal.com. too many people living in poverty, as we speak, are God-fearing, hardworking, law abiding citizens and respectful, disciplined students. The difference is they have character, morals and values. Secular education is important, but Christian education is far more important.

Readin’, writin’, and ‘rithmetic won’t fix what is truly wrong in our culture. When a man understands who God created him to be, he will value his life and the life and property of others. His economic status and education level won’t matter.