Posted on 01/18/2006 3:45:18 PM PST by whipitgood
Give him a High Five from this freeper. Good job dad.
Goes to show FReepers ROCK no matter their age!
As my English teacher wrote in my yearbook:
"You're a refreshing change from mediocrity!"
Kudos to your son AND you!
(Might one ask as to how the class reacted to his opinion?)
Agreement BUMP!
(and thanks for the tagline:)
I don't call this "blatant exploitation." I call it proud reporting and you should be proud of such a brave young man standing up in front of his peers and a "flaming liberal teacher" and stating his views. More power to him and I certainly hope there is no retaliation or anything of that nature. As long as parents raise their children to think independently and logically, there is hope for the future.
You are very welcome. It is clearly well earned.
Now keep up the fine work!
I don't call this "blatant exploitation." I call it proud reporting and you should be proud of such a brave young man standing up in front of his peers and a "flaming liberal teacher" and stating his views. More power to him and I certainly hope there is no retaliation or anything of that nature. As long as parents raise their children to think independently and logically, there is hope for the future.
Sorry for the double post. Musta had a brain ####.
Neither of us were there, so what you postulate could be correct. It is obvious that the differing opinion was not discussed for merit. It appears to me that everyone was supposed to like this person and be impressed with the person's achievements. The student rained on their parade. I have been in government sensitivity classes. I rain on their parades and they do not want to hear it. How do you think I chose my screen name. I am a second class citizen in the United States. White, heterosexual, married, male.
As a sidenote, each year the history teacher gives a 'quiz' that ranks students from ultra Conservative to flaming leftist and told me that while the libs in his classes far outnumber the Conservatives, this year has the highest number ever during his teaching career.
Nam Vet
The class seems mostly brain dead. They didn't have much to say. My son's comment: "negligible reaction".
BUT THANKS FOR ASKING!!
This great son of yours should be an inspirational speaker! He has the spine and wisdom of a leader. His words could impact other young people.
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