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jewels · 09-05-2009, 03:22 AM

So I get this automated phone call from the girls' high school that on September 9th, the school will be broadcasting President Obama's speech. It goes on to casually state something to the tune of "we frequently listen to politician's speeches and what Obama has to say is not of a political nature, only to urge our kids to stay in school." Then it says, "If you have a problem with this, please contact school administration."

I'm furious. First of all, has anyone ever had to listen to a disclaimer before they heard ANY President or even politician speak to a school? Has this country been offered the opportunity to bow out because you're Pres is scary?

I can't seem to wrap my head around the idea that kids would need a freakin' permission slip to watch the country's President speak to them.

Is this throughout the country? What are they afraid of? Tell me I'm lost in my idealism and naivete, please. This is so infuriating and sad.

Some Parents Oppose Kids Watching Obama Speech - Education News Story - WFTV Orlando

09-05-2009, 03:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
jewels Eponymous Location: Central Central Florida	Parents Protecting Kids From President Obama? So I get this automated phone call from the girls' high school that on September 9th, the school will be broadcasting President Obama's speech. It goes on to casually state something to the tune of "we frequently listen to politician's speeches and what Obama has to say is not of a political nature, only to urge our kids to stay in school." Then it says, "If you have a problem with this, please contact school administration." I'm furious. First of all, has anyone ever had to listen to a disclaimer before they heard ANY President or even politician speak to a school? Has this country been offered the opportunity to bow out because you're Pres is scary? I can't seem to wrap my head around the idea that kids would need a freakin' permission slip to watch the country's President speak to them. Is this throughout the country? What are they afraid of? Tell me I'm lost in my idealism and naivete, please. This is so infuriating and sad. Some Parents Oppose Kids Watching Obama Speech - Education News Story - WFTV Orlando __________________ We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess. Mark Twain