Political Shirts in Schools

By Willie
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:31 AM CST

My neighbor went to pick his child up at a local public school. He noticed a teacher wearing a "President Obama" shirt. He called the school Board, and was told, school staff were not supposed to be political, and the matter would be addresses. A few day later, when picking up the child, a couple of teacher's aids walked near him. One was wearing another Obama shirt, and, in loud tones ment for my friend to hear, they said, "I see Ya sport'in some Obama, good fo' you"! What is the policy reguarding this issue. It's not sour grapes, but, I wouldn't want my child to be exposed to blatent politics one way or the other.

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molly wrote on Dec 18, 2008 10:21 PM:

" The reason that this t-shrit thing would not be an issue if McCain had been elected is because it is just another president. This whole "history" crap is bs. I have never seen so many t-shirts for white presidents if any. So it is hard to see how this would have changed if it were white teachers wearing a McCain t-shrit. It is school board policy that no teacher wear a t-shirt except on friday when they are allowed to wear their school t-shirt. It is a rule. OBEY THEY RULES. We expect the students to. "

BIG P wrote on Dec 17, 2008 1:53 PM:

" It is not about racism. It is simply amatter of following the rules. When i was a student in iberia parish it was simple no political shirts or paraphanalia allowed. That way the teachers could focus on teaching and not the arguments that ensued over a difference of opinion over politics. SO the teachers should set the example and not provoke the issue. History or not no one is above the rules! "

Jame wrote on Dec 12, 2008 4:14 PM:

" I think it is awesome that the students took enough interest in the election to wear political t-shirts. And it seems that it is only the parents that want to bring racism into it. "

winnethepooh wrote on Dec 10, 2008 12:29 PM:

" threadprotector
what is racist about the comment that I made. Mr. Obama is part of US history and his name should be everywhere. He is the 44th President of the USA.Personally I don't care what people where on their Tshirts because one word cannot influence those with a brain. "

threadprotector wrote on Dec 10, 2008 11:17 AM:

" Basicly the pot calling the kettle black.

After reading the majority of the post on this shirt subject, I've come to the conclusion that the people bring up race are the racist. (example ; Nicole, Clean, winnepoo, ob fan) They bring up the basic phobia that blames race for all that is wrong. Point being that, if Gore and Kerry had won their respected presidential races and tee-shirts would have been displayed. The same could have been said, with of course lacking the racial prejudice. "

MR CLEAN wrote on Dec 10, 2008 5:26 AM:

" Good post, Nicole. Glad to see a few open-minded people on here (as compared to the overt and covert racists). "

winnethepooh wrote on Dec 9, 2008 3:48 PM:

" Nicole:
I agree with you if a parent believes a name on a shirt will forever change their childs view on a particular subject then they don't have much influence on their children. Mr. Obama willl now be a part of US history. All children need to learn about their president so what is the big deal now. His name should be everywhere he is the president-elect. I said earlier it is the mother who chooses to have an aboration not the law makers. God will ask you this question DID YOU FOLLOW MY LAWS? "

Nicole wrote on Dec 9, 2008 12:40 PM:

" Sorry if I offended anybody with my backwards comment but if Obama wasn't black this TShirt things wouldn't be a issue & we all know this. At the end of the day no matter how you feel about Obama he will still be President Obama. Get over it already! And I will say this again! If you feel a teacher TShirt or views has more influence on your child than your parenting than you aren't doing your job as a parent! Just b/c abortion is legal doesn't mean you have to have one! "

City Limits wrote on Dec 8, 2008 5:01 PM:

" Don't get me started winniethepooh. You really don't know that that is not a good idea. "

Obama Fan wrote on Dec 8, 2008 12:36 PM:

" It is hilarious how people are concern about what a teacher is wearing than what the teacher is teaching their child. I believe if McCain would have won they would have been sporting his gear but just because Obama has won they are still complaining. We have a new president people and he is an African American and that won't change whether the teacher wear the shirt or not. He is here to stay for 8 years; so deal and quit being sore losers.Yes I did say 8. So get over it and deal. "

winnethepooh wrote on Dec 8, 2008 11:10 AM:

" City Limits:

I know people who home school more than 3 children. If you are not capable then shut up and allow the teachers to do their job. "

Sarah wrote on Dec 7, 2008 7:58 AM:

" This is definitely longer than the 2 minute 18 second video posted....and you will have to read it - but I think it will be worth your time.

Enjoy!

http://www.johntaylorgatto.com/hp/frames.htm "

City Limits wrote on Dec 5, 2008 1:57 PM:

" Ok winniethepooh, you gonna come and home school 3 kids for me? Grow up and stop watching all these cartoons. "

MHM wrote on Dec 5, 2008 12:27 PM:

" If you think that you can do a better job of "trying" to teach your children than we teachers do, then by all means, feel free to keep them at home and teach them yourselves. "

winnethepooh wrote on Dec 5, 2008 10:21 AM:

" City Limits:

HOME SCHOOL "

City Limits wrote on Dec 5, 2008 8:30 AM:

" This goes to show you just how ignorant some people really are. I never said children and adults are equal, learn to read. If you are a person that will let your young child walk out the house half naked to go to school then you are an idiot. I know as well as other parents how to dress for things in an appropriate way and we dress our children like that. Teachers know they can't wear things like that to school but did it anyway. My point is we have these people TRYING to teach our children and they-can't-even-follow-the-rules.-So-what-are-they-really-teaching-our-children? "

winnethepooh wrote on Dec 4, 2008 11:42 AM:

" To Parent:

We as parents should be teaching our children about morals and values. Don't blame the president-elect for someone getting pregnant and choosing to have an aboration. That is not his decision it is the mother. When facing our Almighty God on judgement day He will not ask what man made laws were in effect for the decisions you made. He will ask what did you do to follow or not follow MY LAWS not what did Mr. President do. We should give Mr. Obama a chance to be our President before we condem him. Bush had his "

threadproducts wrote on Dec 4, 2008 10:09 AM:

" Isn't it hilarious that some are so quick to condemn and look down on our town of New Iberia, but yet neglect to mention what ghetto they reside?

And, Nicole's calling us backwards! WOW "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 4, 2008 7:30 AM:

" Nicole, what did I say that had anything to do with race? Also, I agree, it is petty, but only if you look at this as being an isolated incident, and only if there were no evidence that when it happens the other way around, it's a different story. You didn't watch the video either, did you? "

Nicole wrote on Dec 3, 2008 3:52 PM:

" Reading this makes me glad that I left N.I. never looked back. Rather you voted for Obama or not at the end of the day he is our President and if we don't put our pity differences aside and find a way to live and exist together this country will continue to move backwards. Only in America race matters this much. If a teacher wearing an Obama TShirt influence your child than guess what you aren't doing your job as a parent. Come on this is so pity. People are losing jobs and there homes. Wake Up! "

my 2 cents wrote on Dec 3, 2008 10:52 AM:

" Everyone wonders why there is a discipline problem in the schools. The teachers want everyone to believe the problem is a result of the lack of discipline in the home.

Based on what I have read, I feel that the problem is also a result of the lack of discipline from the teachers. If students had violated the dress code, they would have been disciplined and sent home. Why weren’t the teachers sent home, without pay?

Lastly, employers can and should restrict freedom of speech, when it creates a problem in the workplace. "

Parent wrote on Dec 3, 2008 8:38 AM:

" If God stays out of schools so should politics. Teachers are role models should not flash their politic opinions in front of these children. People you need to wake up and think about what "our new president" stands for-ABORTION, TAXES, SPREAD THE WEALTH, BIG GOVERNMENT, etc. Immorality should not be exploited in our schools. TO Winnie the pooh_Teachers should have to follow a dress code adult or not. When in a leadership position you should set a good example. Just another example of liberalism "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 3, 2008 1:00 AM:

" First of all, the video clip is only 2 minutes and 18 seconds long. Which is probably less time than it took you to post your comment. If you can't take that little time to get informed as to what is happening in the world around you, or at least to try and digest an opposing viewpoint with an open mind, then how can you say that your vote for Obama was based on anything of real substance? Secondly, you didn't even watch the clip, yet you speculate with a bias as to what happened. In-fact,if-you-didn't-have-the-attention-span-of-a-flea,you-would-see-that-the-superintendent-admitted-that-it-was-wrong.And-by-the-way,I-don't-have-any-political-shirts. "

Does it matter wrote on Dec 2, 2008 5:12 PM:

" Isn't it that everyone wants to be equal? Why is it okay for certain races to wear political shirts to school? If a white person were to wear a McCain shirt to school, there would be consequences right? The same should go for EVERYONE regardless of your race. It just isn't right! "

winnethepooh wrote on Dec 2, 2008 4:14 PM:

" To City Limits:

Teachers are the adults in the school and should not have to follow the same rules as the children. Thats what is wrong with the children today they think that somehow they are on the same level as adults. They are not, they are children and should follow the rules. As long as the teachers are following dress code they are free to wear whatever they want as it should be. "

EDUCATOR wrote on Dec 2, 2008 12:27 PM:

" Cajunator... I guess you don't know the policy...all the Obama shirts that I see have positive messages...."YES WE CAN!!!.....WE NEED CHANGE!!!!!! Your shirts portray negative messages. I can care less who you support/supported... the bottom line is that Obama is the Commander in Chief. You know how you all have those ways of showing your true colors... People should be treated equal, no matter what color they are. I don't have time to watch the clip, but I'm sure that it was more than just the good ole American flag. "

Ellis Delahoussaye wrote on Dec 1, 2008 5:32 PM:

" I don't care who wears what as long as it corresponds to IPSB policy! If I recall correctly, no one is supposed to wear Tshirts with or without writing on it according to IPSB policy. If you want to change the policy, bring it to the school board! If not, follow the IPSB POLICY!!!!! "

Cajunator wrote on Dec 1, 2008 2:49 PM:

" I don't know what you read that made you think I am an Obama supporter. You probably didn't visit the links I posted. What you wrote is exactly my point. Look at the videos I posted! One is a news report of a student that was forced to change her shirt at school because it had an American flag on it. The other is of a boy who's teacher told the students to wear clothes that displayed their patriotism, then was punished for wearing an anti-Obama shirt.Why doesn't "FREEDOM OF SPEECH" work-both-ways?That's-what-makes-me-furious! "

EDUCATOR wrote on Dec 1, 2008 11:13 AM:

" We all should take a look at the Bill of Rights........MAINLY AT #1...... FREEDOM OF SPEECH........ "

Cajun wrote on Dec 1, 2008 7:50 AM:

" So they can wear Obama shirts but the cant say GOD or say a prayer. Because it will offend people. hummmmmmmmm Obama isnt but 6.25 % black then is 50 % white and 43.75 Arabic and your supporting that hummmmmmm. Thats the part that scares the he// out of me. Not that he is black. So maybe someone needs to draw picture of him with a towel on his head then you would see the real Obama. Its sad we didnt have much to pick from for President. "

Cajunator wrote on Nov 30, 2008 2:24 AM:

" Is this where we are headed? Where is the ACLU when REAL civil liberties are being violated? Instead, they're out trying to sue Santa Clause or something.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UG_zkjF3Ls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR2Tdt-78QE "

Dress Code wrote on Nov 29, 2008 4:58 PM:

" There is an IPSB Dress Code that was recently revised.

http://www.iberia.k12.la.us/departments/administration/forms/teacher%20dress%20code.pdf

T-shirts are in violation of the dress code. "

to Kam wrote on Nov 29, 2008 11:09 AM:

" It has nothing to do with Obama being black and being born from the womb of a precious white woman who Obama dearly calls Mother and misses so much. It has absolutely nothing to do with any of that! But, it does have everything to do with school policy and the fact that it is not being enforced. Also, the attitude of the students in the scenario given by the poster of this letter. Kids will be kids, that is the truth. Either enforce school policy or have no policy of dress code at all. "

NL wrote on Nov 29, 2008 11:08 AM:

" I wasn't condoning the tshirt. I agree proper attire should be worn. What I am trying to relay is if your child's political influence is coming from one word on one tshirt, then as a parent you are not doing your job in teaching your child. If one is so easily influenced by one tshirt, I would hate to see what that child does if they come upon someone wearing a tshirt that reads 'Megadeath'. Let's eradicate all tshirts with words on them because there are knuckleheads amongst us! "

NL wrote on Nov 29, 2008 11:02 AM:

" You must be kidding me! A 'word' on a t-shirt, albeit worn at the wrong time and the wrong place, causes parents to believe their children are being influenced. TEACH your children to be leaders and NOT followers and ONE WORD on ONE TSHIRT will not 'influence' your chld one way or the other. What if the tshire read 'Disney', is this influencing your child to act Goofy? "

kam wrote on Nov 29, 2008 3:54 AM:

" this should not be a big issue! if they want to wear their shirt, so be it let her wear it because guess what she paid for it! now its just like if Mccain was to win and and a black was to pick up their child it would be the same situation! if Mccain would of won and you was in that teachers shoes, you would of probably wear your shirt. it is not like they had cussing on it. now all who hates it or not have to get over the fact that we have a black president!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

TO CITY LIMITS wrote on Nov 28, 2008 9:00 PM:

" Your children do not "have" to pay a dollar on Friday to wear jeans. They have the option to do so. If they choose not to, they can then wear their uniform. Teachers do not have to wear uniforms because they are ADULTS and can take it upon themselves to ensure that they dress appropriately. Teachers are allowed to wear what they choose as long as it is in accordance with their dress code. There needs to be some distiction between children and students. "

threadprotector wrote on Nov 27, 2008 6:10 PM:

" Isn't it odd that some are so quick to denounce our state, but yet neglect to share which state they place on a plateau. Makes you wonder which ghetto they reside in.

The End is Near... "

Frank wrote on Nov 26, 2008 11:20 PM:

" That's just beautiful, "the working black woman" chastised everyone else for not using their real names! LoL "

B.Bean wrote on Nov 26, 2008 10:57 PM:

" to: educated, I have been driving since 1976 and have never had an accident ! I have an oppertunity to get into a wreck today, should I do it just for the experience of it ? "

Former IBSP Educator wrote on Nov 26, 2008 10:08 PM:

" Once Barack Obama got elected president, wearing his shirt is not political, its history. Most schools DO NOT allow teachers to wear candidates shirts during the campaign season, but once someone gets elected its not campaigning anymore. It's like saying not allowing someone to post Barack Obama picture in a classroom. He is the President elect, whether you voted for him or not. I know personally I did not vote for him, but as an educator, I will speak of him and put his picture on my wall along with the prior other 43 presidents. "

educated wrote on Nov 26, 2008 12:28 PM:

" I was born and raised in the area....after reading these comments, I'm glad my wife and I are raising our two daughters in another state..........I've been voting since 1982 and never had the option of voting for a black president....But I've alway voted and never complained..
"The Dream is now Reality" "

threadprotector wrote on Nov 26, 2008 8:05 AM:

" Work Black Lady? RIGHT

Once you labeled yourself as such you identified yourself as a racist. Please look at yourself in a mirror before accusing citizens of Louisiana of being racist. "

neworleans cajun wrote on Nov 25, 2008 7:04 PM:

" Answer to working black woman's question:
It would be very risky to sign your name to anything these days. If you follow the news, you will see that there are many sociopaths who feel entitled to harm people or property if they disagree with you. Read the story about the poor father of 3 who was working his way through college at Burger King. Time for people to wake up. "

City Limits wrote on Nov 24, 2008 1:16 PM:

" If the teachers can wear those ridiculous shirts then the students shouldn't have to wear uniforms. Freedom of expression. Teachers should have to wear uniforms to, not just the students. The teachers that wore those dreadful shirts should be disciplined. They can wear those shirts but our children have to pay $1 to be able to wear jeans on fridays. How sad is that? "

working black woman wrote on Nov 24, 2008 1:10 PM:

" only here in louisiana do you still find small minded people who are still racisist. come on people it is 2008. i often wonder how many of these people sit next to me at work or even live in the same neighborhood as i do. why don't you people use your real names? you are letting people know how you feel by expressing your views and opinions. "

wehmacheck wrote on Nov 24, 2008 12:52 PM:

" The school board will say "You can't wear it"...the teachers will get wide-eyed, and go right up to the school board and say "Try to stop me", and NOTHING will happen. The election of B-HO has emboldened a lot of people who were already carrying chips on their shoulders, needlessly, it's just that NOW the chips have become two by fours. I do like the David Duke Tee Shirt idea, though. Put one or two of THOSE on some kids, and watch the sparks fly. Of course, the teachers in question aren't interested in fair play. B-HO! "

Crowes wrote on Nov 23, 2008 1:16 PM:

" I agree that this is a school problem. Let the dress code be followed or get rid of it if the teachers and principal can't stand up to the kids. and if they are not making this clothing rule be followed then what else is being done in school that is not being enforce by the principals and teachers. All rules should be followed. that is why alot of people home school because of mess like this right here "

to Frank and NL wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:37 PM:

" You forget too fast. Students are not allowed to wear those types of shirts at school. They have to abide by the ruling of separation of church and state. "

To OMG wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:35 PM:

" You said that Obama hasn't killed anyone yet. Well, I was listening to one of the cable networks before the election and it is assumed that he was involved in the death of some high official in Chicago. I guess it was all swept under the rug just like OJ. "

To NL wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:25 PM:

" There is nothing with voting, but there is a problem with teachers influencing my child with their beliefs and who they should vote for. It is not the teacher's responsibility to force beliefs on my child. It is the teacher's duty to show no bias in any way, only teach the rights of voting. How ignorant was that statement. "

Da Berry wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:20 PM:

" I think the kids need to learn about politics in school but the teachers should be un-biased towards the students. Let the kids debate, bring up issues of concern or issues of stance. Don’t tell them what to think, just ask why they think that way and place it in scenario’s to give them plausible thought patterns to think about. "

Ted R wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:07 PM:

" To Jvnala I agree with your comment. School authorities should enforce the dress code or change to uniforms for all schools. Other posted comments about Obama to McCain and Duke, come on , we are talking about dress codes for local schools. "

threadprotector wrote on Nov 22, 2008 4:23 PM:

" Response to a Houstonian;

Respect is some think that is earned. This president elect hasn't done anything yet to earn respect. A free pass by media, the union and a racist nation put him in. I don't recall any of these three giving GWB any respect. So don't count non Kool-Aid Drinkers to accept your offer. "

Dear Same Difference wrote on Nov 22, 2008 1:10 PM:

" Hahahaha, good one: The Confederate Flag!!!! I like the way you call it which is just the way it IS! Thanks for the laugh, however we both know that people are only black when they can benefit from that color, people are only poor when they want food stamps after a storm, people who flunk out of school have zero opportunity because their school is trashed by someone other than them, their subsidized housing is substandard because they tear it up and blame the government. "They" are great debaters though who refuse to take any blame. "

JVYNALA wrote on Nov 22, 2008 10:11 AM:

" The school dress code should be enforced, period! It's not about a social or economic or patriotic statement, it is about students in school following school dress code. That dress code is enforced in the school my son attends. And, the principal, asst. principal or teachers make sure this is strictly enforced, and that is the way it should be. Anything less than that is unacceptable. Why have school dress code at all if you are unwilling to enforce it at every school? It's that simple. "

TJH wrote on Nov 22, 2008 8:24 AM:

" To continue, If you havent noticed the destruction of this economy has no color everyone is being effected. It's time for Louisiana as well as other states to give President elect Obama the same respect that we have been giving all the other past presidents of this nation. Ignorant folks as we put it down south will forever be ignorant if they don't TEACH their children as well as themselves that everyone's life is just as valuable as their own!!!!!!! Think Aout it people it's time to let it go. WE ALL built this nation! "

TJH wrote on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 AM:

" It's time for EVERYONE to grow up and accept the fact that our nation around us is changing. In the past we had to accept who was voted into office because many of us (yes minorities) were too lazy to get out and vote and to realize that their voices would be heard through their vote. I was born and reared in New Iberia andI currently reside in Houston Louisiana has not changed. Everyone ought to be tired of this back and forth between blacks and whites about whose in charge and whose beneath the other. "

Frank wrote on Nov 22, 2008 6:37 AM:

" Interesting point NL, I wonder what would be said to these teachers if they wore a shirt with a picture of Jesus on it. "

OMG wrote on Nov 21, 2008 12:29 PM:

" Same difference.
David Duke was a part of a organization that kill people. The confederate flag was the flag they carried while they kill people. This is a big difference. Obama did not kill anyone, yet. "

Loving the Change wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:56 AM:

" If I am a racist bigot, oh well. I never said Obama was a racist, but if he is oh well for him, too. He is STILL the President of the United States. The person that posted a reply to my post, is obviously lacking in the area of reading comprehension!! "

NL wrote on Nov 20, 2008 11:03 PM:

" Willie, it's just a word on a shirt. I don't believe this 'indoctrinates your child into someone elss'e politics' anymore than someone wearing a shirt that reads "Jesus" indoctrinates your child into religion. I do believe; however, you are giving a logo on a t-shirt far too much credit. I understand your point about school policy. I'm just thinking that we put too much enphasis on "influences" rather than "teachings". "

To Loving the Change wrote on Nov 20, 2008 10:46 PM:

" You're such a racist bigot. You must think the world is out to git cha, OMGosh, so what if you’re black or white or what ever. But yes I do agree with you that Obama is racist too. "

threadprotector wrote on Nov 20, 2008 8:02 PM:

" The key word used to describe this post was PUBLIC. The private sector would not have allowed it. For good reason. "

same difference wrote on Nov 20, 2008 5:08 PM:

" If a kid wore a David Duke shirt all you Obama supporters would cry like a baby, you guys cry over a confederate flag. "

RG_New Iberia wrote on Nov 20, 2008 4:14 PM:

" To Willie
Please let me know which Grand Marais resident refers to themselves as bi-racial. I have lots of friends there and their parents will tell you they are black and do not like to be called white or vise versa - but most of them claim they are of the black race. To me if your biracial your all that it makes you to be biracial. You should not have to choose one or the other - and why do you call them African American - they are from America not Afria - they are AMERICAN! "

RG_New Iberia wrote on Nov 20, 2008 4:11 PM:

" To Livid.
Do not blame these teachers for speaking of politics in schools, it is the children (like yours) who you talk to and then they go to school and repeat to other kids what they hear from home. My son came home talking non-sense about both canidates because he repeated what was being said by other kids who heard it from their parents. The schools do talk politics and they have mock elections at school - it is to teach them what goes on in society and how we run our country-not to harm or corrupt them! "

RAGINCAJUN wrote on Nov 20, 2008 2:35 PM:

" President obama is not black or african american. He is a Mutt. He said it himself. "

Loving the Change wrote on Nov 20, 2008 1:38 PM:

" If your "Grand Marais" friends begin to identify themselves as Black, would they still be your "good" friends? President Obama identifies with his "African" heritage as you can tell from the life-partner he selected. This is one reason why Black America has embraced him. However, those of you who are waiting for him to fail, do you realize his failure would impact the entire country. So let's support him and pray for his success. "

Respect the Office wrote on Nov 20, 2008 1:24 PM:

" Wearing a shirt with the President or President-elect's name on it is NOT being political. It is being patriotic. "

rooster wrote on Nov 20, 2008 12:15 PM:

" get over it!!! what about all of those "w" bumper stickers in the parking lot,remember? "

Willie wrote on Nov 20, 2008 12:11 PM:

" To loving the Change, you missed my point. I would NOT have been ok with a McCaine shirt, or any other. It is against IPSB policy. Sounds like you want to change the rules since you are an Obama fan. Freedom of speech does not extend to blatent politics in our educational system. And why we're at it, why is Obama referred to as an African American when his mother was white? All my life long friends from Grand Maris call themselves Bi-Racial. "

woodnulik2no wrote on Nov 20, 2008 11:54 AM:

" To Loving the Change: Good point and well stated!

There are many disgruntled McCain supporters in the area. We know and they know who they are. Why can't we all just get along and back President-Elect Barack Obama because his success is inherently ours as a nation. "

Loving the Change wrote on Nov 20, 2008 10:27 AM:

" If the teacher or other personnel were wearing McCain shirts, would your friend have been so quick to call the school board? I think not. I think that b/c it was PRESIDENT ELECT BARACK OBAMA on the shirt it once again brought you all to realize that YES we have a minority president. The sooner you all accept it, the better off you'll be!!
PS-You can wear a McCain or Bush shirt--we won't mind. "

Willie wrote on Nov 20, 2008 8:38 AM:

" To NL , I didn't say our kids shouldn't be taught about politics, I said I didn't want my child indoctrinated into someone else's politics. The school board office agrees. "

joke wrote on Nov 20, 2008 8:24 AM:

" Its a school no one should be wearing any type of shirt other than school uniforms. Its SCHOOL not the weekend. practice what we preach and lead by example. Lord knows if a teacher wore a mccain shirt all mess would be breaking loose "

NL wrote on Nov 19, 2008 10:30 PM:

" If school staff are not supposed to be political then WHY are we still having elections on school grounds? Why are the students off on election day? Elections are an important part of the U.S., it's how we choose our leaders. For the parents who doesn't want their children exposed to politics...shame on you. This is WHY our nation is a nation of ignorant voters because of the lack of interest and the lack of knowledge. "

Frank wrote on Nov 19, 2008 9:25 PM:

" We can't legislate what we wear, we are still free to wear whatever clothes we want to. Now that may all change soon, but as of now, like it or not we can still dress to our liking. "

Former School Board Employee wrote on Nov 19, 2008 3:34 PM:

" What happened to the faculty dress code? This type of shirt should be worn on the weekend away from the school. "

Not Political wrote on Nov 19, 2008 2:29 PM:

" Not Policital anymore!!!!
President Elect Obama
Wear yall shirts. "

avid reader wrote on Nov 19, 2008 2:04 PM:

" I too feel that should be left at home. Do that kind of stuff in the privacy of your own home. I know we all have freedom of speech but I believe it states that we in noway can make others feel in danger, etc while expressing our own beliefs. "

Livid pt 2 wrote on Nov 19, 2008 1:20 PM:

" Again, our students must wear uniforms but idiots for teachers can wear whatever?! That is why I think the IPSB is a JOKE! "

Livid pt 1 wrote on Nov 19, 2008 1:19 PM:

" I am a staunch Pro-lifer. I was absolutely livid when my 10 year old daughter came home and told me Vote Obama. I did not show my anger but sat my daughter down and explained how Obama was an abortionist at heart and how this household would never vote for him. HOW DARE TEACHERS OR SCHOOL PERSONNEL INFLUENCE MY CHILD WITH THEIR POLITICAL VIEWS. I think if I would have addressed the issue I would have been arrested. "

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