Obama’s Speech to School Children, What Will He Say?
Up until now, I haven’t mentioned anything about the President’s upcoming speech to our school children. This is mostly because I have not fully decided what side of the issue I’m on. While I am totally against Obama using this opportunity to indoctrinate our kids, or push his agenda, I can’t say that I think it is absolutely wrong for the President to give a speech targeted to students. I personally disagree with practically all of Obama’s policies, but elections do have consequences and one of those consequences is having to watch him give speeches to schools. Bush Sr. did it on a national scale, just like Obama plans to do, and many other Presidents have spoken to schools in person. But there does seem to be a different feel about it with Obama. Maybe he will give a speech about the importance of education and tell our kids to study hard and do their homework. I don’t think there would be anything intrinsically wrong with this. On the other hand, he may make political statements contrary to the beliefs and values of parents. This would be wrong and would definitely cause an uproar. We’ll have to wait and see which path Obama takes.
Here are some links to what other bloggers have been saying about it,
Liberty Belle – New Media, Same Message
The Independent Bloghorn — I Pledge
Common Sense Political Thought — Public Education, Politics, and Obama
Say Anything Blog — Fergus Falls School Superintendent Attacked By Ed Schultz Over Obama School Speech
