tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post8493711654619076748..comments2024-03-27T01:58:17.583+13:00Comments on Tongue Tied 3: jonjayrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363092874281160320noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-23021670930561265422008-12-23T11:31:00.000+13:002008-12-23T11:31:00.000+13:00SOMEBODY (either the school or the parents and Lib...<B>SOMEBODY</B> (either the school or the parents and Liberty Counsel) ain't telling the truth:<BR/><BR/>http://hpsd.k12.ms.us/<BR/><BR/><I> STUDENT NOT PENALIZED FOR USING JESUS </I> <BR/><I> Written by Jas N Smith </I> <BR/><I> Saturday, 20 December 2008 </I>07:27 <BR/><I> On December 3, 2008, a sixth-grade teacher at Thames Elementary received rough drafts of an assignment from two students on “What Christmas Means to Me” that both mentioned Jesus. The poems were to be posted in the hallway, and the teacher was fearful of a possible violation of the separation of church and state. The teacher went to her academic coach for guidance. The academic coach assured the teacher that because the mention of Jesus was completely student-originated that there was no issue. The teacher returned the drafts with an “OK” written on them and told the students they were “good to go.”</I><BR/> <BR/><I> On the due date, only one student turned in the final draft of the assignment. The other student turned in the assignment late and was given a 5-point late penalty. After a discussion of the situation with the parents and the teacher, the principal decided to wave the late penalty, and the student received full credit for the poem. </I><BR/> <BR/><I> On December 18 all the poems were posted for everyone to see, including both of the poems that mentioned Jesus.</I> <BR/> <BR/><I> The teacher acted with an abundance of caution in an attempt to make sure that she was not violating the law or school policy. </I><BR/> <BR/><I> The Hattiesburg Public School District takes very seriously the duty we are given to educate children and to give them opportunities to express themselves and their ideas. We understand that student beliefs are important, but we must be mindful and sensitive to the beliefs of all of our students.</I> <BR/> <BR/><I> We believe the situation was handled in an appropriate manner, but we will offer further guidance to any employee on the issue of student religious expression at school. </I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-12222267348345987522008-12-23T04:26:00.000+13:002008-12-23T04:26:00.000+13:00...the assignment "What Christmas means to me."Oh,...<I>...the assignment "What Christmas means to me."</I><BR/><BR/>Oh, come on. Could the teacher be any more ambiguous? A student could write anything, and should get a 100% for any content written. Can't the teacher come up with something more creative? Pretty pathetic teacher. No wonder our kids today have minds of mush.<BR/><BR/>And removing "Christ" from Christmas? I'm speechless. Liberals really have no business being involved in religion because they have no conception of absolutes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-28534115374219424862008-12-23T04:16:00.000+13:002008-12-23T04:16:00.000+13:00It amazes me that those who have chosen teaching a...It amazes me that those who have chosen teaching as a profession have such little knowledge of the constitution or common sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-56665404481184416792008-12-23T02:21:00.000+13:002008-12-23T02:21:00.000+13:00I used to teach in public schools in Alabama, and ...I used to teach in public schools in Alabama, and as required by the course of study, we studied all the five major religions. When we got to Christianity (right after we studied Judaism), one student remarked "You can't study religion in school!" I promptly replied "Child the ACLU sure got you good didn't they!" We spent two days before going on actually looking at the first amendment and the language that was used. By the end of it, everyone in the class was fully aware that you could indeed say "The C word" in public school We studied Christianity thoroughly, then studied the mass murder of innocents and the indoctrination of millions, I mean Islam. The students were not too shocked given current events, and even contributed greatly to the discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-57849635777129391142008-12-22T21:40:00.000+13:002008-12-22T21:40:00.000+13:00Teachers is stupid.Teachers is stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-15509278904359561292008-12-22T18:17:00.000+13:002008-12-22T18:17:00.000+13:00The youngster should have substituted ALLAH for Je...The youngster should have substituted <B>ALLAH</B> for Jesus.<BR/><BR/>That would have passed muster since Islam is immune from censorship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32538379.post-62398700695876799162008-12-22T06:05:00.000+13:002008-12-22T06:05:00.000+13:001. what action was taken against this teacher and ...1. what action was taken against this teacher and whomever instituted this policy?<BR/><BR/>2. is this teacher a member of the communist-inspired teachers union?<BR/><BR/>3. does the student's family plan to sue everybody connected with this indoctrination camp?<BR/><BR/>4. will the American people ever regain their common sense?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com