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mixedsubstance · 10-18-2008, 10:59 PM

I honestly think that they shouldn't wear the buttons (not to necessarily 'not influence children who don't care) but because if kids can't wear slogans on their apparel, then teacher's can't either.

It's more of the 'talking to kids' about it that bothers me. Sure, informing them of the TRUTH only- as in who the candidates are, discuss in easy-to-understand terms on how politics and voting works and why it matters, but in no way should teachers say why they are voting for a certain candidate or bash the other, etc. To me, it's a touchy subject.

10-18-2008, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
mixedsubstance Crazy Location: Where the wild things are.	I honestly think that they shouldn't wear the buttons (not to necessarily 'not influence children who don't care) but because if kids can't wear slogans on their apparel, then teacher's can't either. It's more of the 'talking to kids' about it that bothers me. Sure, informing them of the TRUTH only- as in who the candidates are, discuss in easy-to-understand terms on how politics and voting works and why it matters, but in no way should teachers say why they are voting for a certain candidate or bash the other, etc. To me, it's a touchy subject. __________________ Well, isn't that just kick-you-in-the-crotch, spit-on-your-neck fantastic?!? Without energy, there would be nothing.