Dear Doctor ______,Barack Obama has announced that he wishes to address all school students on September 8th. It is reported that his staff has sent out letters to School Principals nationwide. They have prepared "educational" program material to go along with this.
Creepily and ominously the letter and the lesson plan material do NOT mention what the topic of the speech is to be. Yet the lesson plans make clear that Obama demands -- for to say that a man in such an office "strongly desires" something carries to the force of a strict command from regular folk. Barack Obama thus demands that the students should agree with what he says, find that it is important and act upon it.
My strong recommendation as a concerned citizen resident in this school district is that the district NOT participate in such an event, because the topic and subjects to be discussed are unknown.
For an everyday example we all know that as responsible adults it is unwise to allow oneself to be subjected to a sales pitch for time shares at some vacation resort or some multilevel marketing scheme. Why? Because as a captive audience it is tough not to have our minds stolen to some degree by the sales pitch or the con -- and let's face it, many of those things are cons.
If Mr. Obama wishes to address this group of our community let it be NOT as some captive audience. The children in a classroom or auditorium have no choice but to sit through such a speech. Nor is it wise or responsible for an adult in charge of such vulnerable young minds and spirits to allow anyone free access to them in a captive situation such as a classroom or auditorium without first reviewing and approving the lesson plan. A plan that MUST INCLUDE the subject to be discussed and what is to be discussed about it.
It is the absence of such statement from Obama about what he intends to discuss that makes this so creepy and ominous. That is why my subject line asked, "Is this dictatorial-like political indoctrination?"
See the Fox News report: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/02/critics-decry-obamas-lesson-plan-students/
I feel it is imperative that the responsible adults in charge of the student body of _________ School District do what is right in this case. And that is to not ever allow such a presentation no matter who asks to make it. Let them provide a video that may be reviewed for content first. And then decide if it is a worthwhile or good thing to do.
Please do not participate in this dictatorial indoctrination on September 8th. That is what it is at this point. Pure dictatorial political indoctrination.
It would be irresponsible to allow it, it would be a dereliction of your duty to the young charges who are your responsibility to protect and to build their intellects, spirits and morals.
Sincerely,
[name]
[town]
Thanks for posting this! My kids start on the 9th... I will send this out or may a call to the distict and the principal!
Good job.