"A Simple Word Like Violence"

Libertina ^ | August 28, 2002 | Libertina

[Libertina]

A simple word like violence.

“Violence is any word or action that hurts another person.”

Truly? Does this really mean that because I feel hurt by the sentiments expressed in this extremely silly slogan, “violence” has been done to me? After all, I am truly hurt.

As a substitute teacher in several local school districts I have seen anti-violence signs posted in school halls and offices. Although I might charitably say they reflect an educator’s concern for children - rather than a covert attempt to break down their belief system - this twisting of common sense and redefining of simple words is frightening.

“Violence is any word or action that hurts another person.” The illogic and distortion in this statement exemplifies the way in which our children, your childrenn, are being trained to associate any disagreement, even verbal, as “violent.” Using this wrong definition of “violence,” anything our kids say may put them at risk of reprimand. All they must do to commit “violence” is say something considered hurtful by another person. Who would believe such a ridiculous notion? Yet little by little, our children are indoctrinated into this intelligence-defying belief system.

Gun owners and citizens who support the right to bear arms, take note that this “new-and-improved” definition of violence makes no distinction between an act of protecting families or illegal criminal behavior! All hurting is “violence” and “violence” is only a word away.

The twisting of words is used during school to tear down our family-instilled, traditional values. We read news stories of children in other states being suspended for drawing a gun or saying “bang bang.” Library books are removed because they include paintings of patriots bearing arms. A pointed finger is a dangerous weapon.

Here in Washington, an elementary school principal addresses her students for several mornings over the intercom intimating that certain kinds of play may be harmful or violent. Tag is forbidden here. Kids wouldn’t so much as dream of playing cowboys and Indians. Although they may not mean to, she warns further, the words students say and the way in which they play could be “misunderstood” as well. Some students tell me recess isn’t fun anymore. A student is sent to the office because he physically defends himself after being hit by another boy. Although these non-academic policies may seem inconsequential to some parents, think of the values they diminish and how our children’s beliefs are purposefully molded further and further from our own.

Our rights are sacred, including the right to protect our families and our selves. Rosie you-know-who hires armed gunmen…er…bodyguards, to shadow her own dear children, while loudly decrying any private gun ownership that protects our loved ones. Gun “safety” extremists insist that our government be responsible for our safety, when facts show we must protect ourselves.

Back at school, under the glare of publicly posted anti-violence signs, students in some of our local schools swear, throw chairs, and walk out of classrooms with no more consequence than writing a begrudging apology, filing papers in the principal’s office, or chatting with fellow trouble-makers under the watchful eye of the school secretary.

Clearly, the true reason for the anti-violence signs, playground policies, politically correct books, and special “sensitivity training” curricula, is to condition our kids to believe any conflict is bad. A passive, non-judgmental, quiet citizenry is being promoted. This is especially troubling in light of the attack of September 11, 2001. Under the guise of tolerance, there are intolerant consequences for those who support carrying guns, fighting back, or standing up for one’s self. Our boys are in double jeopardy with this “Policy of Passive.”

We know our rights have been targeted for years, and taking away our guns has been the goal. Even the mention of the 2nd Amendment brings accusations of “gun nut.” But now, by twisting and redefining our language; extremists are trying to link the very words “ 2nd Amendment” with “violence.” 2nd Amendment rights are not “violence!”

We must be responsible, Self-responsible. And we must raise a ruckus. Not only must we speak up loudly for our 2nd Amendment RIGHTS, we must educate our children to understand clearly their importance in our country’s proud history. We must pass on to our children the true story of the amazing courage and greatness of our founding fathers and our Constitution.

But we can’t stop here. Please take a walk through your children’s schools. See what is written, what is posted on the walls and presented in their classrooms. There are fine, dedicated educators in our schools who deserve our support, but also misguided individuals who desire to abolish American values and liberties by slyly influencing our children in the classroom. Choose to call administrators and educators on the carpet for ridiculous or extreme philosophies rather than remaining silent. Decline to have your children participate in “special” school activities with which you disagree. Not rabidly, but righteously, demand common sense policies for student play and expression, but real consequences for true student violence. Make undeniably clear that our 2nd Amendment rights will not be part of the “violence” end game of those whose agenda is to surrender our liberties and tear down cultural America

Finally, refuse to allow the twisting and redefining of “simple” words like “violence” before the true meanings are lost forever.

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[Libertina]

A look at my article coming out in September's WAC GUN NEWS.

“Violence is any word or action that hurts another person.” The illogic and distortion in this statement exemplifies the way in which our children, your childrenn, are being trained to associate any disagreement, even verbal, as “violent.” Using this wrong definition of “violence,” anything our kids say may put them at risk of reprimand. All they must do to commit “violence” is say something considered hurtful by another person. Who would believe such a ridiculous notion? Yet little by little, our children are indoctrinated into this intelligence-defying belief system.

[Libertina]

Here's another great liberal extremist quote form deep inide the propaganda bowels of our schools:

Violence is any mean word, look, sign, or act
that hurts a person's body, feelings, or belongings.

[Riverman94610]

I feel these sentiments are fine.People should treat one another with kindness,respect and love.
Yet the STATE has no business in dictating human relationships.Decency and tolerance should come from the heart,not mandated by the soulless bureaucracy.

[Libertina]

What is violence??? What is propaganda!

[Libertina]

Sorry Riverman, violence is not a "mean look. Saying so diminishes acts of TRUE violence.

[Publius]

Your first "Libertina Essay"? Kudos.

[Libertina]

BTTT Thanks Publius!

[Howie]

“Violence is any word or action that hurts another person.”

I don't get it. Where did this definition come from? Who said it?

regards

[Libertina]

“Violence is any word or action that hurts another person.”

Violence is any mean word, look, sign, or act that hurts a person's body, feelings, or belongings.

These are on signs posted in local elementary schools teaching our kids that the meaning of violence is a mean look or word. Imagine!

[Howie]

Good Lord! I would ask them what dictionary it came from, after all, "words have meanings". Thanks.

[Howie]

I'm a little dense sometimes, I apologise. I reread it and now I understand that is the actual wording on the signs.

[dighton]

Violence is any word or action that hurts another person.

T--gh t-tt--s.

[Riverman94610]

True,a "mean look"is very trivial and I have been a "victim"thousands of times!!
Yet as a current part time sub in the school system I am often shocked by the cruelty today's youth inflict upon each other.Is it lack of proper home training?Very possibly since kids emulate what they see at home and if they see mom and dad or mom and stepdad going at it like pit bulls this will be the model they pattern themselves after.
Again,the school's overreaction by banning tag and dodgeball is patently absurd.These activities are helpful in letting off steam and aggression in a pretty harmless sort of way.

[shaggy eel]

,,, this new languange is a fabulous tool for getting results in the Family Court. I have a Court Order enabling me to phone my kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm sharp. Outside these times it's possible, according to my ex's lawyer's written submission to the judge, for the ex to feel "violated".

[tpaine]

Your supposed right to destroy yourself infringes on my right to pursue happiness, being sad at having to sit by and watch people needlessly suffer and die. When you abrogate the unalienable right to life, doing so abrogates my unalienble right to pursue happiness, being sad at watching people needlessly suffer and die." -The Forecastle

[Grut]

Violence is any mean word, look, sign, or act that hurts a person's body, feelings, or belongings.

Probably true... but only hemophiliacs die from kitten scratches.

[Libertina]

And the kids take full advantage of them.

[Libertina]

Ubfortunately it is tactics such as these which propagandize our kids, turning them from American family values. (Unless, of course, your family value is total wimpiness and hatred of self-defense.) It's also a handy tactic to squelch any student from criticizing "lifestyle" choices and "wright and wrong." They don't dare - they would hurt another person. (Vilence.) I feel this is more insideous than it appears at first read.

[Libertina]

I think you're correct, Riverman, we are schooling in many instances a very "Jerry Springer" culture. The kids are living hellish lives and possibly someone wants to make them less cruel by signs such as these. However, a big lie doesn't erase a bad home life. A mean look is a mean look, NOT violence. But the point of the article is that this is how the extreme left is litle by little attacking our rights. The words 2nd Amendment is being linked to violence, NOT self-protection and hunting. Can't make their point with conservative adults, they seek to recondition our children. They care not about what these children really need. Many times actions such as these are dismissed as trivial and no big deal. I believe they are of much greater consequence than is seen at first glance. How do you tear down a nation without guns?
Abraham Lincoln said:"The philosophy of the classroom today will be the philosophy of government tomorrow."