[JZelle]

Government run schools cannot be trusted.

[Izzy Dunne]

though parents have a fundamental right to decide whether to send their child to a public school, they do not have a general right to direct how the school teaches their child.

The inevitable consequence of schools which are not run by the local community.

Time was when the local school curriculum was decided by the local school board and the local community.

Back when "community" meant something.

[Idisarthur]

Despite the presence of a consent form, however, many people agree that public schools should not usurp the authority of parents, especially if the subject is controversial. In addition, many people believe that if you choose to send your child to public school, it's reasonable to expect the school to act as a partner rather than as a parent.

From article... : I find it interesting that people would say you choose to send your kids to public school...

Can I please have my tax dollars returned - I choose to send my kid to private school.

I dislike all dems, socialists, communists.... they are all of the same subset and thinking.

It's too bad many conservatives like to play softball.

[ZOOKER]

I'm trying to be tolerant here and see things from the 9th Circuit's point of view.

I mean we can all be reasonable about these things, right?

Like, say, if Rosa Parks got patted on her little head and told to simmer down and get back in her place. We know what's good for you, and if you don't like it you can just buy your own bus...

[taxesareforever]

Judge Stephen Reinhardt, writing for the court, ruled that though parents have a fundamental right to decide whether to send their child to a public school,

If this is the case than why do parents have to report or have progress reports sent to the state dept of education? Either parents have the right, without strings attached, or they don't have the right. So judge, how about getting it right.

[little jeremiah]

Moral Absolutes Ping.

I'm scared to read the whole article. I might get too angry and disgusted and it wouldn't be good for my health. This part was particularly horrible:

"I understand answering questions may make my child feel uncomfortable. If this occurs, then ... the research study coordinator, will assist us in locating a therapist for further psychological help if necessary."

So if your 10 year old kid feels "uncomfortable" about answering (and reading) questions about oral sex, the school's going to send him or her into therapy!

Pull, snatch, rip, grab your kids out of public schools. Don't risk another day in the indoctrination centers.

Freepmail me if you want on/off this pinglist.

[polymuser]

VOUCHERS!

[Danae]

I pay a lot in taxes. I also send my son to Private School, Montessori. It costs us 6700$ a year and is a BETTER education than what is given in Public Schools, which in this area (Portland Oregon) amounts to nearly 11000$ per kid per school year. For 4300$ LESS my son gets a top notch Education.

What is up with Government run schools that they cost more to run, and cost more per student???

If something is wrong, it often looks wrong, and this as sure as shootin looks wrong.

I want my money back from the Gov!!!!!!!!!!!!! They failed in their contract. The Contract is void, I want my money back.

[sr4402]

Homeschooling Bump!

[JamesP81]

Government run schools cannot be trusted.

Nor can the 9th circuit court. But we knew that already.

[TAdams8591]

"Government run schools cannot be trusted."

I wasn't aware of that until the good folks at FR learned me. /sarcasm

[Durus]

What we need is a separation of school and State.

[Aquinasfan]

Judge Stephen Reinhardt, writing for the court, ruled that though parents have a fundamental right to decide whether to send their child to a public school, they do not have a general right to direct how the school teaches their child.

Wake up people.