Mar 28 2006

Cut classes, and get suspended? Nope, you get a bus ride home.

5 Responses to “Cut classes, and get suspended? Nope, you get a bus ride home.”

1. # Timothyon 28 Mar 2006 at 11:44 am

   Americans have been bemoaning the fact that our young people don’t register to vote or engage themselves in the politics of our nation. When we see young citizens take to the streets and enagage, we cry foul.
   Now I’m not advocating no consequences, as the fundamental principle of civil disobediance is that one must be willing to suffer the consequences. If some kids have exceeded their alloted missed days then summer school is appropriate. However, one can’t suspend a child for a non-schol infraction, such as , blocking a freeway. There are other remedies for those infractions
   As a veteran who put himself in harms way to secure the blessings of liberty for all, I am very hopeful for the future of our country, even if 100 years in the future the country speaks Spanish and hamburgers are considered ethnic food..

2. # Karlon 28 Mar 2006 at 12:52 pm

   > Americans have been bemoaning the fact that our young people don’t register to vote or engage themselves in the politics of our nation. When we see young citizens take to the streets and enagage, we cry foul.

    
   I dont think that is the issue.  The ability to engage in politics and or issues concerning the country do not negate the necessity of doing so in a manner that is appropriate to other factors, such as age.
    
   I cannot in any way advocate 12 and 13 year old middle schools students from leaving school to march in a protest, particularly one that involves so many people, and ends up in dangerous situations.
   > Now I’m not advocating no consequences, as the fundamental principle of civil disobediance is that one must be willing to suffer  the consequences. If some kids have exceeded their alloted missed days then summer school is appropriate. However, one can’t suspend a child for a non-schol infraction, such as , blocking a freeway. There are other remedies for those infractions
    
   I don’t disagree.  Any civil infractions should be seperate.  and remember that truancy is a violation of the Compulsory Education law, though a single truancy is hardly enough to warrant any action.  It is also a violation of school policies though,  but I saw too many schools doing little to prevent it. 
   > As a veteran who put himself in harms way to secure the blessings of liberty for all, I am very hopeful for the future of our country, even if 100 years in the future the country speaks Spanish and hamburgers are considered ethnic food..

   I would be foolish to believe we will not see a further blending of our culture with the various ethnic groups who immigrate.

    

   That doesn’t change my belief that said immigration should be lawfully done.

    

   As a disabled vet, I salute your service.

   LSU
3. # Isrealcoolon 01 Apr 2006 at 10:50 pm

   Isn’t reconquista the same as Zionism?

4. # carmenon 08 Apr 2006 at 7:10 pm

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   This comment is being stricken as the sender faked someone else address as theirs.   LSU

5. # Karlon 08 Apr 2006 at 11:19 pm

   …and this helps the debate and understanding, how?

   Typical knee jerk emotional response.

    

    

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