I am a middle school teacher. I was unable to watch the debates last nights so I asked the kids about it. One young man, who is a Obama fanatic because Obama is “cool”, spoke about Ayers and Obama’s link. I do not usually advocate one side over the other. I encourage the kids to research for themselves which candidate most closely matches their beliefs. When this young man continued about “innocent” relationship, internally I blew a gasket! I proceeded to get on my soap box, not about Obama, but about Ayers and his past deeds and home grown terrorist cell...and that he’s a professor of education at UIC. Then, my question to these kids...does this matter? Several of them definitely didn’t like the fact that there was a relationship.
My sole McCain/Palin supporter in this class (most of them are quiet about who they support) proceeded to state that at least McCain hasn’t been associated with a terrorist and murderer.
Thank God lunch was next...I needed to calm down!
Kudos for your bravery in discussing this issue in your classroom. Hope no parent complains to your principal.