Bush?II?did this, Reagan did this, I can't remember if Clinton did, and yes,
there was outcry in each case, primarily by the opposing party. I have no
problem with listening to the President speak in school, particularly if it
is "merely" a message about working hard, and doing your best. However, I do
not trust this President to stick to merely that. If my kid's schools show
this, I will be with them, watching right along. That means I may have to
take some time off work. So be it. Fewer taxes I have to pay.
Ray
-----Original Message-----
From: Lynn Wigglesworth <lynnw1366 AT hotmail.com>
To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
Sent: Fri, Sep 4, 2009 8:54 am
Subject: [Homestead] Talk about disrespect!
I can't believe the fuss about President Obama's speech to school children!
People claim he's 'indoctrinating' children (we all know about the 'mind
control
vibes' broadcasts send out), and tell parents to take their children out of
school that day because children "shouldn't be required" to listen to the
president. What message does THAT send to children? To me, to refuse to even
let
your children listen is total disrespect to the office of the President (and
disrespectful of the children; not letting them form their own opinions).
Reagan and Bush Sr. both spoke nation-wide to schools. Reagan's was
apparently
very political, laced with how he cut taxes, etc. Was there this kind of
protest
over his speech (I was out of school and didn't have kids yet, so I'm
clueless)?
What has this country come to?