Archive for Education
The Threat of Gun Bans Still Lurks Over Us
Posted by: | CommentsThe Supreme Court recently upheld the, Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. That is the Amendment that states, “A well regulated militia, being necessary for the security of a free state, the right of a free people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed”. The vote was on a narrow 5 to 4 margin. That is a very narrow margin. All that has to happen to reverse that right is for some President in the future to appoint another justice who votes against the Second Amendment. Could Elana Kagan be that activist Supreme Court Justice who will aide the President in creating law from the bench?
If the Second Amendment is over turned and the freedom to keep and bear arms is abridged then no longer are any of the amendments of the, Bill of Rights, a sure guarantee. Our rights will no longer be given us by, “Nature’s God” or “Creator” as stated in, “The Declaration of Independence”. By man our rights will then be given. So then, by man they can be removed. If you do not believe that is the case, look at the most basic of ALL rights, the right to life. When the Supreme Court voted to allow abortion it threatened the life of all people because life of man is no longer sacred. Now, euthanasia is being discussed in Congress. In the original draft the Health Care Bill was designed to withhold medication that would prolong life for the elderly or what the bill termed as, “terminally ill”. It is a topic now open for discussion in Congress.
How secure would you feel if your neighbor had a sign like this?
If Guns are banned, will that stop murder? What if someone is so full of hate they stab someone who dies as a result of a stab wound, would we then ban knives? If we ban knives and a baseball bat is used to bludgeon someone to death, will bats be banned? In Biblical times they stoned people to death, should we ban rocks or stones? The danger lies, not in the weapon, it lies in the heart of the person who wields the weapon. Since the garden of Eden there have been murders. There will be murders and threats of killings until man no longer abides on this planet.
Tell the people of Arizona that the second amendment is unconstitutional. When the Federal Government will not protect or defend the sovereignty of our borders then it becomes the duty of the state to do so. It also becomes the duty and responsibility of those who live under the threat of illegal immigrants who are violent to have in their possession the means to defend their family and property. It then is the responsibility of every voter to vote out of office ALL those who refuse to live up to the oath they took to, “Preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.”
The greatest threat to our freedoms are the people who govern. If they look at the Constitution as an antiquated document, then we will indeed be in grave danger of losing all freedoms. Recently I was given a copy of the Constitution. On the cover was a disclaimer, “This is an antiquated document.” The Speaker of the House of Representatives, when asked if one of her pet projects would be considered constitutionally stated, “Are you kidding?”. She no longer considers the Constitution important except when it is used to further the agenda of her party. We will either return to a Constitutional government or live under tyranny worse than that of King George. We will then not have our rights removed from us by force, we will have surrendered them for the illusion of security.
Contributor Letter to Hearst News Service Regarding History of Israel
Posted by: | CommentsJust a couple of days ago, I had the great fortune of meeting a gentleman by the name of Donald Bowles (a history major). During our conversation, he was eager to show me a letter he had written to Hearst News Service, immediately following the Helen Thomas interview where she loosely exposed her deep-seated hatred towards Israel and Jews. Although she has since apologized for her statement and resigned from the news service, the email still remains current because of the factual history contained within it’s writings.
Mr. Bowles has authorized me to reprint and share his letter with you as seen below:
June 5, 2010
Managing Editor
Hearst News Service
700 12th Street NW
Washington D.C. 20005Dear Sir:
I recently saw an interview of Helen Thomas making her statement that Jews need to go back to where they came from. I know she apologized but she also needs to be educated concerning the facts. I am a history major and have done considerable research on the matter. Please have Ms. Thomas study up on the facts.
First of all, the Jews have had a much longer history in Palestine than the so called Palestinians. Look it up on the internet. The Jews were forcefully removed from their native land. The Palestinians are in reality from Jordan and are relative newcomers compared to Jews.
Secondly, the Jews are there because of the Balfour agreement. Look that up as well. I know England was an occupying force but the Jews had nothing to do with that. If you use the argument that Jews should leave because the English had no rights to the land; then, the same logic could be used to tell Muslims to get out of the U.S. Knowing Ms. Thomas’ liberal bias, I am sure she thinks their presence here is okay.
Thirdly, the Jews never forced the Palestinians off of any land. They tried to coexist with them. It was the Palestinians and other Arab nations that have been the aggressors. Since when is it against the law to defend yourself and your property? Excuse me, I know, it has been politically incorrect since Sept 11, 2001.
Fourth, the Palestinians have constantly shot missiles into Israel. Why has the news media, including yours, always taken a Palestinian slant on this? The Palestinians kill Jews and the Jews defend themselves and our news media condemns Israel for defending itself-as if the Jews were the aggressors.
Lastly, before the Jews went back to their homeland, Palestine was a wasteland. They have made it into a land that is rich with agriculture and commerce. The Palestinians have benefited from the way the Jews have made the land prosperous. Something the media has failed to look at is, Israel has sent far more aid to Gaza than those ships the IDF boarded. The ships that contained aid were not harmed. The Jewish sailors were attacked with clubs before they defended themselves.
Every peace agreement in that area has been broken by the Palestinians, not the Jews. I am not asking that you take one side or the other. I am just asking that journalists become what their profession should require, honesty and professionalism. When the news media tells only one side of an issue, then how is the news media any better than the media of Nazi Germany? The bias in today’s media is the reason people have quit reading the newspapers and reading periodicals as well as trusting TV news. People, by observation, see the news from internet blogs is far more reliable. In fact, they came into existence, because the media has failed in its mission.
Sincerely,
Donald Bowles
NEA Robert Chanin bids Farewell with a Surprise Admission
Posted by: | CommentsAt a gathering in San Diego, Robert Chanin gives a farewell speech upon having recently retired from the NEA (National Education Association). The surprise came when Bob was bold enough to make a shocking confession to which he received a standing ovation.
NEA and it’s affiliates are such effective advocates.
Despite what some of us would like to believe,
it is not because of our creative ideas.
It is not because of the merit of our positions.
It is not because we care about children.
And it is not because we have a vision of a great public school for every child.
NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates because we have power.
And we have power because there are more than 3.2 million people who are willing to pay us hundreds of millions of dollars in dues each year because they believe we are the unions that can most effectively represent them.
To which my response would be, You are truly sick and twisted people to use my children and America’s children to accomplish your socialistic goals through manipulating our education systems to fulfill these agendas!
There are a number of revealing confessions that Mr. Robert Chanin made during his speech that should make many real educational professionals extremely angry. You may recall other groups like the AARP, who have been hit with a great deal of negative attention and falling membership numbers while they continue to support things like the President’s proposed nationalized healthcare reform.
I would hope that you will make sure that you spread this around to friends and family and send it to the teachers who support the NEA. There are good honest teachers who have been suckered into paying these dues to this union even though they are really there for the children instead of the power that Robert bragged about.
The NEA and AFT (American Federation of Teachers) have been using our children far too long and it is time for We The People to create the real change that the President promised of during his campaign speeches. Both the NEA and AFT have used our children to hide their true political agendas for far too long. All this while they have used their ever growing powers to influence state and federal lawmakers.
The websites NEAexposed.com and AFTexposed.com have both been designed to expose these unions for their true intentions and the failures they have created in America’s school systems by their strong opposition to holding teachers accountable for the teaching abilities, or in some cases lack there of.
Kyle Olsen recently reported on this very issue on Big Government .com with the following,
It’s important for the American people to understand how they use that power to obstruct desperately needed educational reforms, particularly those involving school choice and increased teacher accountability. They fear reform will threaten their guaranteed clientele of students and job security.
The unions’ militant strategy is putting them at odds with leaders of both political parties. Many Democrats, including President Barack Obama, have joined Republicans in calling for fundamental changes in education.
Last year NEA members stood in silence at their national convention when Obama called for merit pay. This year they booed Education Secretary Arne Duncan when he called for more teacher accountability.
But political isolation only increases their determination.
Where Children Are Concerned – “That One” Made A Huge Mistake
Posted by: | CommentsWhere Children Are Concerned – “That One” Made A Huge Mistake
Sean Hannity – Michelle Malkin – Sept 8th No School – Sept 11 Rememberence?
Chicago Style Politics doesn’t mean Jack across the rest of the country. Chicago Style Speeches don’t scare the rest of the country. Both lose the respect and attention of Americans. Remember Al Capone? He didn’t do well outside his Chicago digs!
However, when children are involved, Chicago Style anything is going to create a revulsion, especially when it is a forced event. The Usurper is not a King, nor Monarch, nor any God and his edicts to be enacted on his whim upon his fantasized subjects will not be tolerated. Our children are not pawns, political tokens or tools. How low will this Usurper sink to attempt to fulfill his agenda. Not with my children, you don’t.
Many are calling for a Nationwide or National Skip School Day. I strongly support this movement. There will be blow back from this, upon those children, who will be required by their Liberal parents to participate. The stigma of children “left behind” at school will not be washed away. How cruel the Usurper!
Government Halls of Indoctrination Come With a Teachers Campaign Manual
Posted by: | CommentsThe US Department of Education now has material guides for the upcoming Presidential speech to try to convince our children that his socialist ideas are better than the ways of freedom, liberty, and prosperity. President Obama plans to speak to our children at 12 pm Eastern Standard Time. Schools have already been labeled by many as the Government Halls of Indoctrination. This campaign by the President will just set this label in stone. It is my hope that schools across the country will make a wise choice to not participate in this event.
A letter to Principals reads:
Dear Principal:
In a recent interview with student reporter, Damon Weaver, President Obama announced that on September 8 — the first day of school for many children across America — he will deliver a national address directly to students on the importance of education. The President will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning. He will also call for a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, parents and educators to ensure that every child in every school receives the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy for good jobs and live rewarding and productive lives as American citizens.
Since taking office, the President has repeatedly focused on education, even as the country faces two wars, the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and major challenges on issues like energy and health care. The President believes that education is a critical part of building a new foundation for the American economy. Educated people are more active civically and better informed on issues affecting their lives, their families and their futures.
This is the first time an American president has spoken directly to the nation’s school children about persisting and succeeding in school. We encourage you to use this historic moment to help your students get focused and begin the school year strong. I encourage you, your teachers, and students to join me in watching the President deliver this address on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. It will be broadcast live on the White House website www.whitehouse.gov 12:00 noon eastern standard time.
In advance of this address, we would like to share the following resources: a menu of classroom activities for students in grades preK-6 and for students in grades 7-12. These are ideas developed by and for teachers to help engage students and stimulate discussion on the importance of education in their lives. We are also staging a student video contest on education. Details of the video contest will be available on our website www.ed.gov in the coming weeks.
On behalf of all Americans, I want to thank our educators who do society’s most important work by preparing our children for work and for life. No other task is more critical to our economic future and our social progress. I look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead to continue improving the quality of public education we provide all of our children.
Sincerely,
Arne Duncan
Activities for PreK-6 (pdf document)
Activities for 7-12 (pdf document)
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Freedom to Ignore September 8th School Children Indoctrination Speech
Posted by: | CommentsFreedom to Ignore Obama’s September 8th School Children Indoctrination Speech
I understand there is to be a “universal” or “national” roll-out via a “Presidential-Speak” through all K-12 schools on September the 8th:
President Obama to Address Students
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/academic/bts.html
When you interfere with me or mine, and impose your will or views that I totally oppose, then I can place you on ignore. I do not respect “that one” who has usurped the office of the Presidency and I do not intend to position my children in harm’s way. I consider the man and his performance. I view him no better than a destroyer of life, liberty, and happiness. I will not put my child in a forced event that will add nothing to the building of their character or enhance their academics.
He needs an audience on a regular basis to boost his ego, I will not provide my children, as tools.
I choose to…
“Just Say No!”
I bet there’s a Pony ride at the park, instead of the “Dog and Pony” show on parade September the 8th.
