Posted on 09/02/2009 4:09:16 PM PDT by counterpunch
Right blasts Obama speech to students
President Barack Obama's plans for a televised back-to-school address to students next week are drawing fire from some conservatives, who say he's just trying to indoctrinate them to his political beliefs.
In the Sept. 8 speech, Obama will challenge students to work hard, set goals for their education and take responsibility for their learning, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said in a letter to principals.
The Education Department is encouraging teachers to create lesson plans around the speech, using materials provided on the department website, that urge students to learn about Obama and other presidents.
"He will also call for a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, parents and educators to ensure that every child in every school receives the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy for good jobs and live rewarding and productive lives as American citizens," Duncan said in a press release.
But already, some conservatives are crying foul. The chairman of the Florida Republican Party is condemning Obama's speech as an attempt to "indoctrinate America's children to his socialist agenda."
"The idea that school children across our nation will be forced to watch the President justify his plans for government-run health care, banks, and automobile companies, increasing taxes on those who create jobs, and racking up more debt than any other President, is not only infuriating, but goes against beliefs of the majority of Americans, while bypassing American parents through an invasive abuse of power," Chairman Jim Greer said in a press release.
Added conservative talk show host Tammy Bruce, in a Twitter feed: "Make September 8 Parentally Approved Skip Day. You are your child's moral tutor, not that shady lawyer from Chicago." And conservative author Michelle Malkin said the lesson plans have a "heavy activist bent."
Texas school districts are discussing whether the president's speech will be shown-some districts are leaving it up to individual teachers with an opt out parents who don't want their children to view the speech, according to the Houston Chronicle.
In his letter to principals, Duncan said viewing of the speech is encouraged, not mandatory. It's the first time a president has ever given a speech addressed directly to students.
I really don’t have a problem with this.
Lord knows black students need something to light a fire.
I won’t be surprised if the names of the teachers, students or their families who opt out are entered into some kind of WH database. I wonder if school administrators were asked to “snitch”.
This man is creepy.
I doubt he'll be effected given the influence you have on him, but he will likely become infected. :)
But not GET EDUCATED. That would be completely different.
ping
“September 8 is National Indoctrination Resistance Day”
Do it.... .... FOR THE CHILDREN!!!
***I say, require the kids to memorize the 10th amendment. Give them a two hour education on that part of our Constitution.***
Thankfully my son’s American Govt./Civics class is required to memorize the Bill of Rights early this semester.
Good observation!
The “You have a Right” thing also sounds rather militant.
Thanks DD for the compliment. I just wondered if schools will “ replay” this the next day.
I will be finding out for sure! IF the answer is yes, he gets one more day of vacation or a home session with grandma on the Constitution of the USA!
I have talked to three teachers who are friends and acquaintances of mine. I know they had a staff meeting, today...and before that, they had not even HEARD of this when I asked them.
Will be interesting what I find out tomorrow. I will be calling the ‘Super’ as well to find out if our area will be participating.
From what I gathered.....the principal at our kids’ school is not...shall we say...a ‘big lover’ of ‘Dear Leader’.....and even under orders from admin....would ignore it.
Tammy Bruce, in a Twitter feed: “Make September 8 Parentally Approved Skip Day. You are your child’s moral tutor, not that shady lawyer from Chicago.”
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LOL!!! Love Tammy’s bluntness! She cracks me up.
Actually this is hilarious because the kids don’t go back to school in Gnu Yak until Wednesday the 9th. LOL!
What a Maroon!
A friend of mine is going to let his kid go to school. Over the weekend, he is going to teach his son about the history of the Hitler Youth.
If it calls again, tape it.
Hey, I like American Idol and Obama would have been sent home without goin’ to Hollywood! He’s a talentless ghoul.
I hope they don’t pass out dvds of it.
TOTAL PROPAGANDA . He needs to be stopped. When will we FINALLY revolt against this clown?
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