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Obama and the Department of Education state this is historic, never been done before to all children, all at one time. Some liberal teachers are saying, "This is the first time an American President has spoken directly to students on the importance of education and the challenge to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for one’s learning"
1 posted on 09/04/2009 1:59:46 PM PDT by steve0
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3 posted on 09/04/2009 2:03:25 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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4 posted on 09/04/2009 2:04:41 PM PDT by Deo volente ("By August (1992) I was a communist." Van Jones, Obama's Green Czar.)
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5 posted on 09/04/2009 2:04:59 PM PDT by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle (http://www.conservatives4palin.com/)
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or else....what ?


6 posted on 09/04/2009 2:05:02 PM PDT by kingattax (99 % of liberals give the rest a bad name)
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I live ion Southern California and am releived that I just received notice that the speech will not be aired at the school. Also instructs parents that want their children to view it to record / tivo it.


8 posted on 09/04/2009 2:06:37 PM PDT by clippedwings
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So Obam want to tell our kids what WE should be telling them?

If Obama and the left had it their way they would grab up everyone’s kids and put them into youth camps to raise them.

Of course, the weak and unwanted would be eliminated.

Gosh that idea sounds familiar!

9 posted on 09/04/2009 2:06:37 PM PDT by ryan71 (Smells like a revolution)
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I believe his majesty won that county overwhelmingly in the election so they are immune to any rational thought.


11 posted on 09/04/2009 2:11:10 PM PDT by Mouton
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THIS TUESDAY ONLY

TO ALL STUDENTS 5-17 OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA:

IT IS MANDATORY TO BRING IPODS AND MP3 PLAYERS TO SCHOOL


13 posted on 09/04/2009 2:13:28 PM PDT by dallascsr
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Excpet that that isn’twhat they’re going to say, according to the ‘lesson plans’ that have been distributed. This is nothign more than political proselytizing and low-rent demagoguery.

Why don’t we all jusr stand up and sing, “Tomorrow Belongs to Me” while we’re at it...

STAY AWAY FROM MY KIDS, YOU COMMUNIST BASTARDS!


15 posted on 09/04/2009 2:14:24 PM PDT by Noumenon (Work that AQT - turn ammunition into skill. No tyrant can maintain a 300 yard perimeter forever.)
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The article says they will not provide an alternative “opt-out” space for kids who do not want to see the speech. Unless I missed it, though, there wasn’t a threat of punishment or discipline for any child not in attendence, so absolutely keep your kid home that day.

Of course, this speech will be recorded for future viewing, which they will likely spring on the absentees without notice at some point in the future. If your kids have cells tell them to text or call you if this happens on Day 2 of school then go get them for a family emergency.


16 posted on 09/04/2009 2:15:25 PM PDT by Wife of D
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Direct quote from Broward Superintendent Jim "I KNOW BETTER THAN YOU" Notter
regarding an "opt out" option requested by parents:

"Therefore, providing for a separation from this Address does not align with our practices and responsibility to provide a well rounded, quality education for all students."

In other words, "YOU PARENTS HAVE A CUP OF STFU. WE WILL OBEY HUSSEIN & NOT YOU PEOPLE!"

17 posted on 09/04/2009 2:15:55 PM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
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Don’t tar the entire state with the decision of one county - I know of one county, Pinellas, that has made the day an ‘Excused Absence’ day. Like many other states, it is the county by county school boards that appear to be the deciding authorities.


19 posted on 09/04/2009 2:18:17 PM PDT by SES1066 (Cycling to conserve, Conservative to save, Saving to Retire, will Retire to Cycle.)
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I teach in a middle school (NJ)

I asked our principal to let me know if we had to watch the speech because I needed to put it in my lesson plans if we were. She did not get back to me. Since we have off Monday, there is no way for our school to prep for the speech.

I think it was our schools way of ignoring the speech all together.

22 posted on 09/04/2009 2:18:52 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free. Free Republic.com baby.)
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Collier County is not showing it, but will publish it on the district website if we choose to watch it with our kids later...not. lol.

http://collier.k12.fl.us/news/releases/090309a.pdf


23 posted on 09/04/2009 2:20:18 PM PDT by rangerwife (Proud wife of a Purple Heart recipient)
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Can’t the Gubinor over-ride the schools showing the O hour?


24 posted on 09/04/2009 2:20:33 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard)
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Thought you would want to see this,


25 posted on 09/04/2009 2:21:20 PM PDT by Morgan in Denver (Democrats: the law of unintended consequences in action.)
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This what Collier County is doing for September 11th remembrance:

http://collier.k12.fl.us/news/releases/090409b.pdf


30 posted on 09/04/2009 2:24:21 PM PDT by rangerwife (Proud wife of a Purple Heart recipient)
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Seems like a Great American School Sickout is in order.


32 posted on 09/04/2009 2:30:15 PM PDT by CodeToad (If it weren't for physics and law enforcement I'd be unstoppable!)
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Personally, I think this is a teachable moment. Think of conservative parents sending their kids to school well-armed against the orgy of Obama worship. Teach them to proudly stand up and tell the teachers, and anyone else, that they don’t see Obama as all that and a bag of chips.

Educate your children about the many ways Obama is hurting our country, betraying our history, and setting them up for a poorer and less free future. Teach your kids to know a phony when they see one. Teach them that they don’t serve the president, and to always be skeptical about politicians.

Let them know that the best thing they can do to help the country is to help Obama fail in his agenda.

Then send them to school with instructions to always be respectful, but to make clear that they will not be taken in, and they will not be afraid to disagree with the President.

I think that’s a much better idea than keeping them home.


38 posted on 09/04/2009 2:38:16 PM PDT by Maceman
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46 posted on 09/04/2009 3:26:38 PM PDT by MtnMan101 (THE PROBLEM WITH SOCIALISUM IS THAT YOU EVENTUALLY RUN OUT OF OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY)
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