Obama Blue Day - Page 2

Jermyn Davidson · #11 10-02-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SOUNWORTHY

But you would scream to high heaven if they had a support McCain day, That's the way of the libs.

This REPUBLICAN would not scream to high heaven over a support McCain day.

Again, it's freedom of expression-- I would have a problem if anyone was FORCED to participate in McCain Mauve or Obama Blue Day.

Scott Hutchinson · #12 10-02-2008, 11:28 PM

It's a free country,I respect their right to show their support for Mr.Obama,and long as they aren't forcing their views on others.

Jermyn Davidson · #13 10-02-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JaneEyre

A teacher should teach a child how to think - not what to think - about political candidates. In a public school, I would want my child to be in a neutral environment concering politics or religion.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...raws-backlash/

Life is FULL of situations where one can not be neutral. Life forces choices, stands, decisions-- what better crucible to form one's own opinion than in a place where freedom of thought and expression is encouraged.

Of course, there must be professional boundaries.

Simply expressing yourself is NOT telling a person what to express, nor is it a violation of one's professionalism.

By your example, you can influence others to express themselves-- leaving it up to them to agree or disagree with you.

It's ok to have an opinion. It's ok to express it. It's not ok to force it.

Scott Hutchinson · #14 10-02-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1399

This REPUBLICAN would not scream to high heaven over a support McCain day.

Again, it's freedom of expression-- I would have a problem if anyone was FORCED to participate in McCain Mauve or Obama Blue Day.

I agree the key is being forced into something,that I would protest.

JaneEyre · #15 10-02-2008, 11:31 PM

I think most local and state governments and board of education offices have policies prohibiting their employees against this type of thing. I would not endorse wearing red in support of McCain.

Scott Hutchinson · #16 10-02-2008, 11:31 PM

Yall folks be cool,I've got to get some beauty sleep.

JaneEyre · #17 10-02-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1399

Life is FULL of situations where one can not be neutral. Life forces choices, stands, decisions-- what better crucible to form one's own opinion than in a place where freedom of thought and expression is encouraged.

Of course, there must be professional boundaries.

Simply expressing yourself is NOT telling a person what to express, not is it a violation of one's professionalism.

By your example, you can influence others to express themselves-- leaving it up to them to agree or disagree with you.

It's ok to have an opinion. It's ok to express it. It's not ok to force it.

A public school is a place for neutrality in politics.

JaneEyre · #18 10-02-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

Yall folks be cool,I've got to get some beauty sleep.

Please get plenty of sleep and repost your picture...

JUST KIDDING.

George · #19 10-02-2008, 11:47 PM

It should be done separate from school. I agree with everyone who says school zones should be politcally nuetral.

Jermyn Davidson · #20 10-03-2008, 12:53 AM

It's not like the kids can vote anyway.

This historic election, or any election, can be used as an object lesson for students to learn how to engage in public discourse on the issues of life.

Should the Rep or Dem party have active recruiting drives in these public HS's MS's or ES's? No way!

Simply expressing your views does not come any where near that kind of lunacy. It's a God-given, U.S. Constitution assured right-- whether you're a teacher, preacher or beach bum.

So I guess you guys didn't have a Christian Club in your High Schools?

How about the "Young Republicans" club or "FBLA"?