tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post2956161472553944932..comments2024-03-27T05:30:11.462-05:00Comments on The days are JUST packed: Furioushokgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971689914882302078noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-42608832546861806322009-09-09T20:38:15.448-05:002009-09-09T20:38:15.448-05:00A well-thought and -written post. I'm complet...A well-thought and -written post. I'm completely with you -- a speech on education, to schoolchildren. Hello; this is divisive? This is anything other than unilaterally applauded? HowSO??<br /><br />It wasn't shown here, in our district in Virginia. I didn't follow local coverage to know why, but I'm saddened by the decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-62459556653051586592009-09-09T11:41:07.537-05:002009-09-09T11:41:07.537-05:00I know I'm beating a dead horse but I just can...I know I'm beating a dead horse but I just can't let it go. If you do not want your child to hear the speech, then that is your decision as a parent and more power to you. Surely they can do some other activity while the speech is on. But don't stop MY kid from hearing the speech. That is censorship and yes, Becca, I agree, it is un-American.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463031826327302716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-58543855673676115402009-09-09T09:25:25.154-05:002009-09-09T09:25:25.154-05:00great post!! i'm completely on board with you-...great post!! i'm completely on board with you--the principal of Ethan's school didn't allow the students to watch it live--the teachers can show it to them if they want. WTF?? it's so discouraging and disheartening.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271747321727525066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-37994287922063946342009-09-08T14:06:12.161-05:002009-09-08T14:06:12.161-05:00seriously, I have never ever imagined people being...seriously, I have never ever imagined people being upset that the president wanted to address student directly. it seems unamerican to protest an address from the president (but I am canadian, what do I know?)It amazes me that this is a source of conflict.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707312160893238672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-45326065952374523852009-09-08T11:45:07.577-05:002009-09-08T11:45:07.577-05:00I have so many issues with this topic I hardly kno...I have so many issues with this topic I hardly know where to begin. Let's just go with this. Apparently parents must know, and agree with, every word spoken to their children; by teachers, by television programs they are watching, by friends and parents of friends, etc. I suppose they do not let their children have friends, teachers, coaches, scout leaders who belong to a different religion, political party, or ethnic group, lest those people try to indoctrinate them with their beliefs. <br /><br />Here I have been trying to raise a decent, open-minded child by having continuing discourse with him about things I find important while exposing him to other viewpoints so that he will be able to make informed decisions when necessary. Obviously, I should have just locked him in the closet.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463031826327302716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-3363976500714326902009-09-08T10:04:24.949-05:002009-09-08T10:04:24.949-05:00This is an excellent post. I find it absolutely r...This is an excellent post. I find it absolutely ridiculous that people are saying he's going to "indoctrinate" the kids.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229459722455431468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-90232614961206210752009-09-08T08:06:09.256-05:002009-09-08T08:06:09.256-05:00Yeah, Heather. I agree with the above. And I don&#...Yeah, Heather. I agree with the above. And I don't think I'd be a popular parent with the administration if that had happened to my kids. And I am only one school district over, too.<br /><br />Glad the principal changed turned it around.<br /><br />Dripping Springs isn't showing it. I just heard that on KUT.Suna Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946484740596693009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-42103158210181883252009-09-08T07:04:28.855-05:002009-09-08T07:04:28.855-05:00It does seem like all this is aimed at Obama perso...It does seem like all this is aimed at Obama personally rather than at the idea of our President addressing schoolchildren. The fact remains that whether one voted for him or not, he IS the PRESIDENT and the speech is good non-politically-charged dialogue. When these parents pull their children from school and start to censor our President (esp for a speech such as this), it teaches our children disrespect for and fear of that Office. When their children ask why they can't hear the speech or ask what the speech is about, I wonder what these enraged parents say to them. <br /><br />It's ridiculous and embarrassing for our country.The Kretzingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08152138993791787327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-59814406202476458752009-09-07T20:52:51.843-05:002009-09-07T20:52:51.843-05:00The speech is online and you can read it. Please, ...The speech is online and you can read it. Please, someone point out what is so bad? Children shouldn't have responsibility for their education? Probably too dull for my 1st grader, but nothing worth all this hysteria. http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17869445294774863048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-85837585489380276002009-09-07T17:03:39.674-05:002009-09-07T17:03:39.674-05:00Becca, I read the post you linked to, and I can...Becca, I read the post you linked to, and I can't say that I agree with anything the man has to say. And I'd be saying the same thing if a Republican was in office.hokgardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971689914882302078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-9961719729106346122009-09-07T16:26:01.091-05:002009-09-07T16:26:01.091-05:00Oh Heather I share your frustration. It's not ...Oh Heather I share your frustration. It's not my country but the US is so influential around the world . . or was. . I fear the shenanigins of these ridiculous objectors are indeed making Americans look more like censorship ridden China than the land of the free. If only these objectors could see the irony in their actions and behaviour. By censoring, they're doing exactly what the Chinese did during the Olympics such as limiting sites available via the internet and impinging the right of free speech. Ridiculous proposition and I'm very glad that the school is allowing the broadcast. You're probably at a double disadvantage living in largely republican Texas. Still, after my post on the health debate, all the American commenters were in agreement that this behaviour is minority of very squeaky wheels reacting to Obama personally . .not the president or what he has to say. They just want him gone but surely they don't want a Palin or a McCain or worse still a Bush, back in the hot spot. Remember America, you are where you are because of Republican lack of fiscal responsibility. Not because you have a black liberal (and I use the term VERY usely) president.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-59203695847568476422009-09-07T16:17:18.590-05:002009-09-07T16:17:18.590-05:00My "favorite" so far was the red-faced i...My "favorite" so far was the red-faced igno who called the President and "Afro-Leninist." If only he could channel that creativity for the betterment of those around him.Seamus O'Pinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566736787392293817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-69292904094835213322009-09-07T16:16:02.441-05:002009-09-07T16:16:02.441-05:00Becca,
I'm curious why you think that a speec...Becca,<br /><br />I'm curious why you think that a speech by the freely elected leader of our country, extolling the virtues of a good education, is anything but positive?<br /><br />And BTW, the President of our country doesn't represent a political party. The office supersedes that. He represents ALL of us. He's OUR president. I didn't like former President Bush's policies, but I never stopped respecting the office and the position that he held.<br /><br />HOK, sorry you're having to deal with this. I never would have thought this would happen in Austin, TX.Seamus O'Pinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566736787392293817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-17396830728937434112009-09-07T13:47:31.173-05:002009-09-07T13:47:31.173-05:00Since I home school, I really don't have a dog...Since I home school, I really don't have a dog in this fight. However, I don't agree with the speech. I wouldn't agree with ANY president doing this, no matter what political party they represent. This - http://www.lewrockwell.com/rozeff/rozeff310.html is a fairly good summation of my issues with it. I just don't think it has any place being shown in public schools.<br /><br />I also think that many opponents of the speech have completely gone off their nobs. It's embarrassing to share an opinion with them.Beccahttp://www.forwardmotion.typepad.com/beccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-61385933962407034392009-09-07T12:02:51.325-05:002009-09-07T12:02:51.325-05:00This PISSES ME OFF to no end.
The day our country...This PISSES ME OFF to no end.<br /><br />The day our country's president can't speak to our children is a sad day for all Americans.<br /><br />I'm an Austinite too. It's completely crazy right now.Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36945735.post-31143172507030822452009-09-07T11:48:28.002-05:002009-09-07T11:48:28.002-05:00Excellent post. Painful subject.
I'm surpris...Excellent post. Painful subject.<br /><br />I'm surprised that your school is taking the approach it is taking. I am frustrated reading about it.Tony Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11242476407407719958noreply@blogger.com