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The Speech
9/8/2009 6:53:34 AM


Here in the Portland area there are some school districts that will not watch President Obama's speech because of the uproar that has taken place, stating that the speech is political in nature. Parent's object, school districts are hiding under their collective desks, and the media is having a ball with all the conflict. I have several thoughts on this matter.

My first thought is; if parents are outraged why don't they use this as an opportunity to explain to their children why it is that they think the President is trying to brainwash our young people. Yes! this should be a teaching moment.

I think it is important for parents to remember that the same fear they are upset about is being transferred to their children towards the Presideent. If a child is asked why he or she does not like the President, will they respnd with an honest answer, or will they mimic the words of their parents? I would compare this anger to a home grown way for children to hate someone or something they have not had an opportunity to actually form their own opinion on.

Finally, I am thankful that we live in a land where we can choose the political party we want to support, attend the church of our choice, and vote for the candidates of our choice. That said, I wonder why the office of the President of the United States of America is treated in such disrespect. Is this what it looks like when we relegate ourselves to the status of a third nation country? I hope not.

It is OK to disagree with the politics of a President, but to disrespect the office of the President is a shaame. dlj


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