School Bus Driver Fired for Stem Cell Talk

Associated Press ^ | 12/2/04

[Bonaparte]

I wonder if she would've been fired had she said something in support of embyronic stem cell "research"?

She can probably get her job back by talking to the kids about fisting, homosexual marriage, Clinton's cigar and how we deserved 9/11. Lord have mercy! How I despise the public school system!

[Bonaparte]

"...said district policy doesn't allow discussion of political issues with students while employees are on duty."

I could have sworn stem cell research was a biological matter, sort of like homosexuality and condoms, subjects that (judging from national test scores) have apparently replaced reading and arithmetic in the public elementary schools.

But what do I know?

[Bonaparte]

"In the midst of all the misplaced outrage, is the story of the sad and disturbing success of a fraudulent social "conscience' that devalues life in favor of demonstrably failed science, wasting billions of dollars in the process, and one that pretends to champion tolerance, but punishes reasonable discourse," she said.

I think your eloquent wife is over-qualified for the job of bus driver, but well-qualified for Superintendent of Schools.

[TOUGH STOUGH]

LOL! I noticed that too. Your wife is quite articulate, Mr. Mayor.

[The Mayor]

Thank you, Mia! Your words are very thoughtful and encouraging.... I just finished talking to ABC Good Morning America (national) - if they run it, "Joshua" says he won't know when, but he will let me know. Then we'll let you know!

Take care, and God Bless! ~Mrs. Mayor~

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

As I and others have said, if we allow her to teach what she wants to teach on the bus, then we must allow others who want to teach something legal like abortion equal access.

I couldn't disagree more strongly. It is time we understand that Muslims, pagans and adherents of the myriad of other false religions had no place in the founding of this great nation. They can have a voice at the ballot box, but they must not be allowed to further undermine the authority that was recognized by our founding fathers. Our founders clearly recognized the supreme authority of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob over all the affairs of all men. This is without dispute. There is none above Him and He alone is worthy of our grateful thanks and praise.

Those who reject the God of our founders are entirely free to worship as they please, but they must understand that their voice is secondary to the One voice that resonates throughout our proud history. That One voice needs to be heard daily and often, in our schools, school buses, in our government and in our businesses.

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

According to the Bible, there is only one truth and His name is Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Many deny the one truth, but the truth never changes.

[Moonman62]

Those who reject the God of our founders are entirely free to worship as they please, but they must understand that their voice is secondary to the One voice that resonates throughout our proud history. That One voice needs to be heard daily and often, in our schools, school buses, in our government and in our businesses.

That's not going to work. There are some Christians who support abortion, and agnostics and atheists who oppose it. Surprisingly, almost every Muslim would support your position. There is a time and place for everything. Pick the wrong ones and you're going to lose.

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

Your Janeane Garofalo bus driver prototype might also get yanked off the bus and be submitted to a severe beating by some angry mothers.

[TOUGH STOUGH]

I REALLY don't understand. If they thought your wife's topic of conversation was inappropriate, why didn't they just ask her to refrain from such topics in the future? Why was their punishment so extreme? Your wife was a good employee for (did I read correctly?) 21 years?

[The Mayor]

Wow, thank you, I'm so appreciative of your uh.... appreciation! I am definitely going to sleep well tonight, thanks to you'se guys, and all the great people commenting tonight.... I even got a little bit of insight from the "other side", because, well, I really did want, and never did get an answer from the district as to what was "inappropriate"...

The Mayor's all tucked in, but I'll share your comments -- Have a great night, and maybe watch Good Morning America tomorrow!

~Mrs. Mayor~

[The Mayor]

If they thought your wife's topic of conversation was inappropriate, why didn't they just ask her to refrain from such topics in the future?

Good question! No, it was 2 and a half years -- never even a reprimand.

Take care--

~Mrs. Mayor~

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

I'm not saying that our nation will turn from its wickedness and humble itself before the Creator of us all. We should, and if we are to survive as a nation, we must, but it doesn't look as though we shall.

As to Christians supporting abortion, no that is impossible. There are many who call themselves 'Christian', but like the quisling, their loyalty extends no further than their own lusts. The lie of abortion is anathema to the work of the Holy Spirit. Abortion finds its origin with the father of lies, the evil one who is incapable of creating even one thing and so seeks to corrupt the creative works of the God of Heaven.

[Aquamarine]

Mrs. Mayor, the blue zone wants us to become a culture that denies the respect of life at all its stages. You stepped over the line when you exercised your First Amendment right to free speech, standing up for the most innocent among us - the unborn.
Well done, you should sleep well at night.

[The Mayor]

Amen!

....Old Cracker for President!

G'night!!

~Mrs. Mayor~

[The Mayor]

Thank you, you're an angel.

Love and blessings,

Julianne

[agrace]

ping for tomorrow read...

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

Please ping Old Cracker when your GMA interview is scheduled to air. Thanks, O.C.

[DollyCali]

whoopie...Rus & Jul get to kick some liberal A$$. It will turn out okay. Prayers are being sent Rus - for you both & the situation. The poor parents afraid that their kids will be exposed to some areas of truth.

Thanks for letting us know & keep us posted

She can really clean house. Get a lawyer & sue the parents. name John Edwards as one of the perps. The lawyers you hire will figure how to fit him in. (inciting the parents with his lib mentality?)

[Moonman62]

As to Christians supporting abortion, no that is impossible. There are many who call themselves 'Christian', but like the quisling, their loyalty extends no further than their own lusts. The lie of abortion is anathema to the work of the Holy Spirit. Abortion finds its origin with the father of lies, the evil one who is incapable of creating even one thing and so seeks to corrupt the creative works of the God of Heaven.

Even if you're right, in order to win the issue you'll have to start a holy war with the "Christians" who disagree with you and kill them all. That's why we are a nation of laws and not a theocracy, and is why the issue should not be brought up on a public elementary school bus.