Gov goes to school catering to migrant families [Thanks, Jeb: "D" school's grade is now an "A"]

AP, via www.jeb.org ^ | May 14, 2002 | Vickie Chachere

[coloradomom]

I don't disagree with enforcing the law - and I do think the wealthy who hire illegals for slave wages should be ashamed of themselves. What I have trouble with is reading posts about immigration that have a tone that exudes hatred for the immigrants. Human beings deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Period.

I am strongly in favor of enforcing our borders. That doesn't keep me from having compassion for those who are willing to do backbreaking work in the quest for a better life for their families.

[summer]

Thanks for your wonderful post #58, coloradomom. BTTT! :)

[summer]

I am strongly in favor of enforcing our borders. That doesn't keep me from having compassion for those who are willing to do backbreaking work in the quest for a better life for their families.

My position as well. coloradomom, I am voting for you! :)

[summer]

What I find intolerable is the public acceptance of virtual slave labor, by corporations large and small,in many industries throughout the USA.

Hiring illegal immigrants is against the law! Paying substandard wages,off the books, is against the law!Enforce the law, and perhaps the extreme poverty and degrading working conditions will cease to exist,and low skilled citizens of this country will have an opportunity and an incentive to work.

I agree with you on your point here, sarasmom. Thanks for your post.

[ohioWfan]

I am strongly in favor of enforcing our borders. That doesn't keep me from having compassion for those who are willing to do backbreaking work in the quest for a better life for their families.

Well said! And I agree completely.

[summer]

FYI. :)

[summer]

coloradomom, With ohioWfan's response and my response -- well, that sounds like TWO votes for you! You're on a roll! :)

[summer]

FYI. :)

[summer]

Re your post #3 - BTW, although FL still has a way to go, in answer to your question: Yes, Gov Bush has an impressive record on Improving Student Achievement for all students.

[sarasmom]

If I, or most US citizens, hated immigrants, we would have to hate a portion of ourselves. ;^).

I do not advocate an end to immigration. The statue of liberty still represents a welcoming attitude.The torch to light the way, and the book she also holds.The problem is the lack of understanding of some citizens and immigrants, who believe this grand experiment will continue to succeed, without individual effort on all our parts. If we allow "multi-culturism" to replace the "melting pot",the promise of the lady is ended.It may already be over, if the majority of our citizens who have never faced hunger or oppression,think that by simple compassion for "those less fortunate" and continue to naively believe those who break our laws to get here, will somehow become one with us,with a shared respect for liberty and justice for all.

Liberty and justice for all is a dying ideal here in the USA. Most take it so for granted they have no frame of reference as they watch it slip away.

[summer]

Mattdono, Thanks for your colorful post #10! :)

[summer]

Joe, Thanks so much for your supportive post #18. :)

[summer]

If I, or most US citizens, hated immigrants, we would have to hate a portion of ourselves. ;^).

An important reminder. Thanks and BTTT. :)

[summer]

Do your schools question whether the kids are legal or not?

Re your post #20 question - I am not sure if that question is asked or not in FL, or if the answer is disclosed via some other way besides a direct question on that topic.

[summer]

Re your post #21 - Schools are improving...

Thanks for your post, CSXT. And, yes, I too think FL schools are improving! :)

BTW, thank you for mentioning those new tv commercials now running for Gov Bush, starring FL's statewide teachers of the year supporting Gov. Bush. If anyone missed seeing those ads, you can watch them by clicking below:

Now, you can watch: Jeb w/ FL teachers in tv commercials that made the FL Teachers Union bananas!

[summer]

ijcr, thanks for your post #23. Gov Bush reportedly speaks Spanish fluently, but I don't think he has ever officially endorsed bi-lingual education. I realize this school made some choices other FL public schools do not make, but, that is because local school districts and individual principals do have a lot of power in FL. But, I would not worry. I think Gov Bush wants all students to learn to speak, read and write in English. :)

[summer]

Elementary students don't seem to mind that Jeb Bush,
the new big kid in class, is also the FL gov.

[summer]

Re posts #59 and #60 - I think I found some really good info for you HERE.

[coloradomom]

I do not advocate an end to immigration. The statue of liberty still represents a welcoming attitude.The torch to light the way, and the book she also holds.The problem is the lack of understanding of some citizens and immigrants, who believe this grand experiment will continue to succeed, without individual effort on all our parts. If we allow "multi-culturism" to replace the "melting pot",the promise of the lady is ended.It may already be over, if the majority of our citizens who have never faced hunger or oppression,think that by simple compassion for "those less fortunate" and continue to naively believe those who break our laws to get here, will somehow become one with us,with a shared respect for liberty and justice for all.
You make a very valid point, sarasmom. I, too, am concerned about losing our "melting pot," and about the need for those who come here to adopt American ideals, including justice for all.

[seekthetruth]

You mentioned that there was a McBride rally last night. I didn't hear about it. I do know that he hasn't come up with his "Platform" to let voters know what he would do! Really don't think he is doing very well getting many teachers to support him. I am an educator for Jeb, and our ranks are growing!