Posted on 04/07/2017 1:07:57 PM PDT by jazusamo
Rahm Emanuel needs a few things about America explained to him. For example, "Mayor" is not synonymous with "Dad." And being coerced into doing what the government wants you to do with your life is not so compatible with liberty:
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a new policy that won't allow students to graduate from high school unless they present a plan to the government on what their post-graduation plans are.The proposal would require students to prove that they're entering some sort of educational or vocational program after graduation; a job offer or entering the military would also suffice. Exceptions are available in certain cases, such as in the case of illegal immigrant student or those who are in jail.
The proposal still needs to be approved by the city council, but if it is approved Chicago would be the first city to implement this type of policy.
Emmanuel believes what he's doing is what's best for students, stating that he wants to "make sure nobody spikes the ball at 12th grade," and adding: "We want to make 14th grade universal. Thats the new goal line."
To be sure, there's nothing wrong with wanting kids to go to college or some other program. There is a positive correlation between increased education and increased lifetime wages, after all.
No, the problem here is that it's not the government's place to tell legal adults -- most students are either 18 when they graduate or soon will be -- that what they do with their lives must be "approved." It doesn't matter if you have no plans at all. No one can prevent that. And the government absolutely does not have any business knowing that information.
Further, what is this possibly going to accomplish? Nothing.
Kids who are inclined to go to school will still go. Those with no interest will go through whatever hoops they have to go through, then stop. They're not particularly interested in more education, and simply forcing them to go in order to complete high school simply becomes a hurdle to jump over for their diploma.
That is, of course, assuming they actually care about the diploma. How many students only stick around because they're close to completing high school? Now you're going to throw up another roadblock toward that, and a number will just drop out instead of being required to jump through yet another hoop.
And who the hell thinks a government bureaucrat judging these "plan" proposals, by taking that worthless job in the first place, has any expertise in making wise life decisions?
The fact that there's so much nanny-state failure in this isn't difficult to see. But the Left always thinks it knows what's good for you despite causing over a century of disaster, and it isn't giving up any time soon.
Maybe he should show his plan and results before he’s voted for. What a lib.
And hand over those keys!
>>I’m sure Rahm (nanny-state) Emanuel is sure he knows what’s best for us all.<<
Someone going to come up with boilerplate that says “I am going to go to college at XXX” (maybe even select a name at random). It will be tweeted/FBd to every single student in a matter of days.
This is meaningless nanny-state “I have power over you and here is proof” claptrap.
WHAT ABOUT STAY-AT-HOME-MOMS?..................
If only the voters had applied a similar test.
I suppose just the act of graduating has become such a negative in the inner city that they want to make sure everyone never gets there so they don’t have to spend the money for the paper the diplomas are printed on.
Was Rahm sitting around thinking, “I wonder what I could do to make myself even less popular?”
What a commie turd.
Rahm the Capo
What is the penalty for having no plan? Repeat grade 12 until a viable plan is presented?
This little tin-pot dictator sinks to a new low.
What is your plan, Little Johnny? “Well, I’se wanto be a big dope pusher and run a string of Ho’s?”
Very good, Little Johnny, this means you will be a loyal Democrat.
Having to pony up money for Chicago’s future “The Rahm Emmanuel Public School of Dance”.
What are Rahm Emanuel’s plans?
And Illegals are exempted from this. RATS are going more insane every day and I am sure the lapdogs on the City Council will approve the latest idea.
See how communism works?
From each according to his works, to each according to his needs.
Probably taking away their get-out-jail free card for their first five arrests.
Scratch a progressive/leftist and you’ll always find a fascist underneath
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