Posted on 12/14/2004 4:59:09 PM PST by Kurt_D
The hard left is hiding behind and playing upon NIMBY (not in my backyard) issues to block the inclusion of a naval academe at Senn High School in the 48th ward of Chicago. The effort is not being sponsored by students or parents, but rather the "Coaltion Against the Militarization of Our Schools". If the name doesn't tell you everything, the case as they state it at: SAVESENN.ORG should provide some background:
"In fact, military programs teach militarism. Students in the Navy's military schools take a curriculum that includes "Sea Power," "Military History" and "mini-boot camps." They do not include African American History or Latin American History. ..."
"The military also tends to target poor kids (many of whom happen to be black or Latino.) This amounts to an "economic draft" in which disadvantaged kids are pushed by circumstances into a military career. ..."
"We don't let Monsanto or ConAgra run our environmental science classes. We don't let Tower Records run music classes. We don't let tobacco company lobbyists run law classes and then 'offer students the opportunity to join...."
From a flier distributed miles away from the 48th ward at a typical lefty hate and treason fest: we do not believe a military academy should be located in a chicago public high school, which would give the military the appearance of community support and the blessing of chicago public school educators.
...in a single breath stating outright that neither the organized left, nor Chicago Public School teachers "support the troops".
I encourage anyone reading this to call the numbers listed under the sample comments I've provided to oppose the crass manipulation of municipal politics in their attack on a secure America.
In fact, I beg you. when i called the mayors office, i was told that i was the first supporter among a flood of calls opposing the military academy. The flood isn't coming from parents or students of the 48th ward, but from Michael Moore fans. Don't let this deception stand.
The vote takes place tomorrow at 125 n. clark from 10:00-noon. this is urgent.
THOSE WANTING TO SPEAK AT THE HEARING HAVE TO SIGN UP BETWEEN 8:30 AND 9:00.
SAMPLE COMMENTS:
Hello, my name is ___ and I'm calling/writing to register my opinion regarding the inclusion of a military academy at Senn High School.
It is true that Senn H.S. in it's current state has seen many successes. Parents, students and residents of the 48th ward may certainly have legitimate concerns that the annexing of a military academy might disrupt the status quo. There is a debate to be had and heard between those who are concerned with class sizes and those who believe that Senn's resources can accomodate the educational alternatives and occupational opportunities created with the inclusion of a military academy there.
my primary concern is that opposition to the military academe is being led by political organizations with an ideological animosity towards the military and the security of the u.s., and who's goal is the isolation of the military from the public, rather than the concerns of parents and students.
the Chicago Coalition Against the Militarization of Our Schools is such an organization. despite the volunteer nature of our nation's military, they are active in spreading fear of a draft while engaging in "anti-recruitment" efforts aimed at discouraging volunteerism. They simply do not want the United States to have a military.
It is my hope that, in voting on the issue of the inclusion of a military academy at Senn, these irrational and erratic voices are isolated from a debate that is more properly between the parents and students of the 48th ward and the Board of Education.
PHONE:
CPS Chief, Arne Duncan: 773-553-1550 Alderman, Mary Ann Smith: 773-784-5277 Mayor, Richard Daley: 312-744-3300 State Rep Harry Osterman: 773-784-2002 US Rep Jan Schakowsky: 773-506-7100
E-MAIL:
maryann@masmith48.org, aduncan@cps.k12.il.us, hjo17@aol.com,
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalPreContactUsAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1229506058.1103065936@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccfadddefhjdddcefecelldffhdfgn.0
and
http://www.house.gov/schakowsky/contact.html
PROTEST WARRIOR CHICAGO CHAPTER Fighting the left... Doing it Right...In the Windy City www.protestwarrior.com
My pleasure.
"Coaltion Against the Militarization of Our Schools".
Cracks me up that the acronym for this org would be:
CAMOS!
LOL! Didn't catch that one! Maybe they are latent military types that need therapy.
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