438 ADDRESSES AND STATE PAPERS

difference and ignorance of the white majority to the frustrating ex-
perience of the urban Negro, as a major precipitating factor. Moyni-
han's criticism is not directed at extremist or racist hostility either
white or black, but at the moderates who failed to recognize this
covert anguish and rage, and neglected to adapt the correct emotional
and psychological attitudes to confront this problem. I believe the
Moynihan view is, to some extent, an over simplification, but it has
overtones of validity.

Certainly if we are to control our own destiny, to secure our streets
from the constant threat of civil war, we cannot condone violence or
tolerate insurrection — nor can we perpetuate those conditions which
cause its existence. Education has a vital role to play in reversing this
trend of white apathy and Negro misunderstanding. We must educate
our youth to tolerate and understand all people. We must emphasize
that equal rights mean just that but where equal rights are extended,
equal responsibility is expected and must be exacted.

In a world where distance is diminished by the speed of jet planes,
where instant communication is commonplace via radio, phone or
satellite, we must prepare our students to comprehend, to appreciate
and to accept foreigners. Education can encourage compassion within
the young for the handicapped person; and recognition that while the
world is becoming smaller it is also becoming more complex so that
future generations will not only have to tolerate but genuinely ac-
cept persons of different political and religious creeds.

Other prevalent domestic problems can be controlled by early at-
titude education. In the last five years known cases of drug addiction
in Maryland have increased over 400% and Baltimore City ranks
seventh in the nation in reported narcotic violations. The most affluent
nation in the world has been subjected to the most agonizing crime
rate. Reported incidents of crime have climbed another 17% over
last year's unprecedented rate and Maryland suffers in proportion to
its population and its urban density. Illegitimate children in this
State at present make up 7. 7% of our population under the age of
eighteen and our State ranks ninth in the nation in reported cases
of venereal disease. Every legislative effort and all possible adminis-
trative energy is concentrated upon controlling sources of contamina-
tion in our air and eliminating pollution from our waters, yet so
much more must be done.

Our public school system can contribute vastly through relating
curriculum to these immediate problems. Education may be the ulti-
mate weapon. Early exposure to the anguish of drug addiction can