Comments on: 10 commandments, verboten; Pride day…. http://www.logipundit.com/2007/04/10-commandments-verboten-pride-day.html A Bastion of Reason Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:28:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Rip http://www.logipundit.com/2007/04/10-commandments-verboten-pride-day.html#comment-2950 Rip Thu, 03 May 2007 02:34:00 +0000 http://www.logipundit.com/blog/?p=2215#comment-2950 As far as shorter school days go, they definitely make sense for younger children (up to middle school). But, many parents seem to view education as nothing more than a form of "free" daycare. So, to shorten the school days would mean that parents have to pay for the child's afternoon care (which they would obviously deplore). Don't get me started on the irresponsibility parents... As far as shorter school days go, they definitely make sense for younger children (up to middle school). But, many parents seem to view education as nothing more than a form of “free” daycare. So, to shorten the school days would mean that parents have to pay for the child’s afternoon care (which they would obviously deplore). Don’t get me started on the irresponsibility parents…

]]> By: JohnnyB http://www.logipundit.com/2007/04/10-commandments-verboten-pride-day.html#comment-2949 JohnnyB Wed, 02 May 2007 11:53:00 +0000 http://www.logipundit.com/blog/?p=2215#comment-2949 School days should be WAY shorter than they are, if only to limit the state-sponsored indoctrination there. School days should be WAY shorter than they are, if only to limit the state-sponsored indoctrination there.

]]> By: Rip http://www.logipundit.com/2007/04/10-commandments-verboten-pride-day.html#comment-2948 Rip Tue, 01 May 2007 23:26:00 +0000 http://www.logipundit.com/blog/?p=2215#comment-2948 To analogize: If someone recommended a traditional marriage pride day at this same school, it would be immediately shot down as exclusionary/discriminatory to all kids that don't have parents who fit that description. I’d guess that it would be charged as being a part of a "radical conservative agenda".<br/><br/>Traditional (male/female) marriage is the undeniable cornerstone of our civilization. It should be glorified, promoted and otherwise peddled as such. But, obviously, EMPHATICALLY, not at a public school. Likewise with all other types of personal relations. To analogize: If someone recommended a traditional marriage pride day at this same school, it would be immediately shot down as exclusionary/discriminatory to all kids that don’t have parents who fit that description. I’d guess that it would be charged as being a part of a “radical conservative agenda”.

Traditional (male/female) marriage is the undeniable cornerstone of our civilization. It should be glorified, promoted and otherwise peddled as such. But, obviously, EMPHATICALLY, not at a public school. Likewise with all other types of personal relations.

]]> By: Rip http://www.logipundit.com/2007/04/10-commandments-verboten-pride-day.html#comment-2947 Rip Tue, 01 May 2007 11:16:00 +0000 http://www.logipundit.com/blog/?p=2215#comment-2947 If someone can explain to me how this can be justified as a legitimate part of public education, please do so. It's obvious that this is another blatant govt over-reach. Also, unlike sex education, it looked like there was no opt-out for this program. Is this correct or did I miss that part? If someone can explain to me how this can be justified as a legitimate part of public education, please do so. It’s obvious that this is another blatant govt over-reach. Also, unlike sex education, it looked like there was no opt-out for this program. Is this correct or did I miss that part?

]]> By: Logipundit http://www.logipundit.com/2007/04/10-commandments-verboten-pride-day.html#comment-2946 Logipundit Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.logipundit.com/blog/?p=2215#comment-2946 <a HREF="http://www.womedia.org/ie_whyaddress.htm" REL="nofollow">Look at this link</a> to see the rationale behind teaching gay and lesbian issues to 1st graders.<br/><br/>Here's my favorite part:<br/><br/><b>"Isn’t it wrong for schools to teach about homosexuality since some students’ religions do not support homosexuality?</b><br/><br/>This video shows how schools can provide a safe, respectful learning environment for all children. But the subject of religion does provide a useful parallel. Even if you don’t agree with someone else’s religion, you would expect that their religion—like your own— should be acknowledged and respected at school. Not everyone agrees about homosexuality. But schools are obliged to create a safe environment and to show respect for all students, including students who are gay or lesbian and students who may have parents or siblings who are gay or lesbian."<br/><br/>Acknowledged and respected? In the curriculum? Bulls***. Look at this link to see the rationale behind teaching gay and lesbian issues to 1st graders.

Here’s my favorite part:

“Isn’t it wrong for schools to teach about homosexuality since some students’ religions do not support homosexuality?

This video shows how schools can provide a safe, respectful learning environment for all children. But the subject of religion does provide a useful parallel. Even if you don’t agree with someone else’s religion, you would expect that their religion—like your own— should be acknowledged and respected at school. Not everyone agrees about homosexuality. But schools are obliged to create a safe environment and to show respect for all students, including students who are gay or lesbian and students who may have parents or siblings who are gay or lesbian.”

Acknowledged and respected? In the curriculum? Bulls***.

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