[Munson]

I emailed Limbaugh asking for him to do a counter-programming address to the youth of the nation. I hope his assistants catch my email.

[HungarianGypsy]

That would be cool. It’s the day we start our school year and something like that would be something to hear.

[steve0]

Here is the synopsis of basically how we are winning. Susan Meek, spokeswoman for the Douglas County School District received many calls of complaints. The office considered the issue and issued a communique to schools on the issue. Next, Staci McCormack, a local Principal took action and agreed to an opt-out policy. Amazingly, the Principal went so far as to alert each and every parent about the choice that they could make for their child under the opt-out policy. She also acknowledged that she’d heard from some parents unhappy at the prospect of their children seeing the Obama speech.

So basically, going that extra mile and making an actual phone call to the Principal can have results and a direct impact.

[dragonblustar]

I emailed Limbaugh asking for him to do a counter-programming address to the youth of the nation. I hope his assistants catch my email.

That's a good idea.

[maica]

Our morning show talk guy suggested that children be allowed to view a Limbaugh “response” to Obama’s video appearance. I wonder how the NEA would react to that suggestion.

And btw, have there been Any Republican Responses to any Obama speeches since Jan 20? I seem to have missed them.

For eight years, every half hour at the “news break”, Ann Compton and other ABC/CBS ‘reporters’ have told us what Mr Bush was doing wrong, by quoting a democrat, or even playing the soundbite of Schumer, Pelosi, Reid, etc criticizing whatever was happening at the White House - their beat.

Now every half hour we hear the Obama position on whatever is happening at the White House - nary a criticism is ever voiced or quoted.

[steve0]

Come back Rush. Here is a modified proposed letter: Dear Doctor ______, Barack Obama has announced that he wishes to address all school students on September 8th, an historic first as no previous President ever demanded. The U.S. Department of Education sent out letters to School Principals nationwide. They have prepared "educational" program material to go along with this. Creepily and ominously the letter and the lesson plan material do NOT mention what the topic of the speech is to be. As one of the preparatory materials for teachers provided by the Department of Education, students had been asked to, “Write letters to themselves about what they can do to help the president.” Many school districts and Principals have already taken action by announcing a opt-out policy for their students by emailing and writing each parent. It has been confirmed that Douglas County School Distric in Colorado, Corinth, Mississippi, Independent School Districts, ours is named Keller ISD Texas, Mesa Public Schools in Arizona, Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona. Even Educational professionals such as Tom Horne, the State superintendent of Public Instruction in Arizona, said he's troubled that the accompanying U.S. Department of Education materials "are too worshipful toward Obama" and "educationally unsound." He further stated, "I think that good education practices are that children should be taught to listen skeptically and to analyze and to think critically, and none of that is in the materials." Yet the lesson plans make clear that Obama demands -- for to say that a man in such an office "strongly desires" something carries to the force of a strict command from regular folk. Barack Obama thus demands that the students should agree with what he says, find that it is important and act upon it. After complaints of such obvious politicization of our schools, just yesterday White House Spokesman Tommy Vietor announced, “We changed it to clarify the language so the intent is clear.” Therefore it is reasonable to demand that the prior materials sent to you by the Government be destroyed and at the least teachers be instructed not to use the previously provided “lesson plans.” They have already admitted to one error involving this ill advised scheme among the other blatant errors and admissions in this “lesson plan.” My strong recommendation as a concerned citizen resident in this school district is that this school NOT participate in such an event, because the topic and subjects to be discussed are unknown. If Mr. Obama wishes to address this group of our community let it be NOT as some captive audience. No politician has the right to speak directly to our children while refusing to allow a discussion of opposing viewpoints. That is not how we do things in America. The children in a classroom or auditorium have no choice but to sit through such a speech. Nor is it wise or responsible for an adult in charge of such vulnerable young minds and spirits to allow anyone free access to them in a captive situation such as a classroom or auditorium without first reviewing and approving the lesson plan. A plan that MUST INCLUDE the subject to be discussed and what is to be discussed about it. It would be more appropriate to record such a speech and play it later after the subject matter had been determined. See the Fox News report: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/02/critics-decry-obamas-lesson-plan-students/ I feel it is imperative that the responsible adults in charge of the student body of _________ School do what is right in this case. And that is to not ever allow such a presentation no matter who asks to make it. Let them provide a video that may be reviewed for content first. And then decide if it is a worthwhile or good thing to do. Please do not participate in this dictatorial indoctrination on September 8th. That is what it is at this point. Pure dictatorial political indoctrination. It would be irresponsible to allow it, it would be a dereliction of your duty to the young charges who are your responsibility to protect and to build their intellects, spirits and morals. All the attention that has been directed on this issue has undoubtedly changed what subtle message Obama intended to convey. Without having any information on the exact subject matter of the speech before this issue came to light we will just never know. Without a parent approved opt-out provision you subject you school to adverse budgetary effects if a number of students choose to be absent altogether over this issue. I will follow-up on this letter with a phone call to you and contact with the appropriate authorities including the School Board. Sincerely, [name] [town]

[Beloved Levinite]

Thats a brilliant idea, Munson. And one that sounds like Rush himself would come up with. It would be most important. I hope they bite.

[RushCrush]

Good idea we all need to email Rush to ask him to do counter-programming. How about he reads the constitution over the airwaves?
Heck Rush could read anything over the airwaves and I’d rather listen to that.

His email is elrushbo@eibnet.com