[...] and economic justice” educational agenda. And to promote that socialist agenda, there are all too many teachers willing to tell their students who is “on their side” instead of promoting independent [...]

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[...] and economic justice” educational agenda. And to promote that socialist agenda, there are all too many teachers willing to tell their students who is “on their side” instead of promoting independent [...]

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I know, Leah, but the fact is that they will keep at it and keep at it until they get it, unless we are constantly vigilant.

Here’s some potentially good news, though from what’s happened to date I’m not optimistic.
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2008/11/scotus-souter-t.html

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“Every California child deserves a quality education and parents should have the right to decide what’s best for their children,” Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said in a statement today. “Parents should not be penalized for acting in the best interests of their children’s education. This outrageous ruling must be overturned by the courts and if the courts don’t protect parents’ rights then, as elected officials, we will.”

Good man, Arnold.

And the article’s right – turning all kids over to actual schools and banning home-schooling won’t reduce abuse. Children are more open to expressing their opinions at home because they won’t be picked on or beaten up by other kids for doing so. At home, they don’t risk facing bullies. At home, they’re not at a higher risk of mixing in with the wrong group of friends or being shot by a troubled kid who brings a gun to school. And they’re especially not at the risk of being picked on and belittled by a teacher who opposes the child’s views. A teacher’s job is to educate about the world, not to create one-track minds.

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“Malagent, I whole-heartedly agree. Two words: home school.” – Leah #25

Yes, while it’s still legal…
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1720697,00.html

big brother knows best

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Yo, Mata! I’ve read the the teacher’s recent comments as well as the Superintendent of schools’, Cumberland County. I know from first-hand information, the Cumberland County schools are generally quite terrific about supporting the military and their children. However, no matter how I take into account the teacher’s recent responses, it still doesn’t change what went down by her, in her classroom. And I have continued to try to come to her defense; there isn’t one.

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The really sad thing about this is that so many people seem surprised. This is not an isolated incident. Students at schools across the country in all levels are indoctrinated just like this.

When I was in college more than a decade ago studying criminology, I was criticized and ultimately forced to leave when I wore a tee shirt depicting Ronald Reagan. Every time we talked about the constitution it was brought up how we needed judges to “rewrite” it to make it more fair for minorities accused of crimes. When I stated in a paper that I felt juvenile offenders should be punished (personal responsibility and such) I was told I had to see a counselor or I would fail the class. This was back in the 90′s.

Today my niece is in high school and has been forced to watch “An Inconvenient Truth” and even tested and graded on it. Other students I know or are related to describe similar situations. My cousin’s 12 year old son asked for one of my NObama shirts. When he decided to wear it to school he was sent home and suspended for “expressing anti-diversity views” – I think that is some sort of weird politically correct way of saying he is a racist? Maybe?

The moral of the story? Talk to your children. Find out what happens in school and make sure that if they are learning values that they are learning them from you instead of the school system. If you learn about something like this happening to your kids – start calling the school, go to the school, demand that heads roll – but don’t let it happen.

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This is truly infuriating. She says it’s okay for the kids to say they support John McCain and then, like Cary posted above, says “Oh no” and “Oh, Jesus” when the kids do admit it. She was bullying that poor little girl! She was spreading lies! Teachers like that should not be protected by tenure or anything – they should be put out on their asses! The education system is so dominated by liberals – hence the so-called “liberalizing effect.” I remember attending a lecture in which the professor just cut to an hour-long rant of why Reagan was the “worst president in history”. You can only imagine my frustration and anger!

Malagent, I whole-heartedly agree. Two words: home school.

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USMCdaughter: You are just breathtakingly wonderful, girl! Tell your parents they procreate well!

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Please post the contact info What school was this? it should be posted all over the place and the school should be bombarded with phone calls and letters Enough is Enough
All American’s should be appalled at this whether Dem or Rep

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