The public school system in America has been graded to one of the worst in the world. The average high school student can’t tell you who the last 4 presidents were but can tell you who won American Idol in the last 4 years. Most students don’t understand or have a desire to read literature. Shakespeare, for most students, is something that they read once and forget. Spelling and grammar have gotten so poor that it must be taught in college.
But the one thing that American students know more than any other country is how to put a condom on. They can tell you the difference between an STD and a blister. They can’t tell you how many amendments the Constitution but they have no problem telling you that having safe sex is better than no sex.
I grew up in the public school system. They taught me math, science, some grammar, very little history. But where they didn’t skimp was the sex-ed. I always thought that public education was free from politics but I realized way too late that I was wrong.
The government has a vested interested in the education of the youth. Afterall, these are the people who will one day be the leaders of our nation. But why in the world does little Timmy need to know where his penis goes?!
The reason why abstinence-only sex education doesn’t work is not because of it’s perceived morality. Frankly, I don’t understand the morality behind it. Abstinence just makes common sense. If you don’t have the means to support a baby, then don’t have sex! You can have all the protection in the world. You can even get a vasectomy but there is still a chance that you can get pregnant.
Teachers that teach abstinence-only teach it like it’s something you don’t really want. They tell you what sex is, how it “benefits” a relationship, why it’s natural…and then they tell kids, “Oh, but you should only have sex when you’re ready.”
I don’t understand how we allow teenagers who are still understanding who they are and don’t know the full extent of the consequences of their actions to do some stupid things. Not only do allow them to do stupid things, we actually teach them to do stupid things. “Sure, go to an unsupervised party. Stay up all night! Touch the cornballer!”
I wish more parents today became an active participant in their children’s lives. Not to the point of becoming a helicopter parent, but enough where they know what’s going on in their kids lives.
The only 100% way of not getting pregnant or getting an STD is by staying abstinent. Period.
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What Obama isn’t telling you is that there are many Americans that not only hates what he’s doing, but also abhors what is happening with the moral integrity of this country. It was We the People who fought Britain, not a politician. It was We the People that is supposed to control the country, not a politician. And it continues to be We the People who the government is to fear.
Sadly, this is no longer the case. Politicians stay in power because they have too much power. Much like King George to say the least. Even impeachment is impossible due to partisanship. Consider the Clinton impeachment. Passed the Republican-controlled house. Died in the democrat-controlled senate.
Many of the Obama-bots want a more liberal government, who provides health care for all, yet doesn’t want to pay for it. Yet many of these robots don’t realize is that the money comes from those snooty rich republicans they all hate. So here’s my idea: Let’s leave.
That’s right. I’m calling on a full-fledged sucession from the United States.
And no, I’m not kidding.
Think about it…it’s a win-win for both sides. The liberals get all the free health care they want. I don’t know how it’s going to be funded. Frankly, I could careless. They can have abortions, teach sex ed in school while failing to teach history. The conservatives will have low taxes, small government, no abortions…you get the picture.
I’ll tell you right now why politicans won’t support this: it puts power back to the people. It takes away their cushy jobs. And the federal government would lose a whole lot of money. Because when push comes to shove, most people are very conservative with their money. Most people will vote with their dollars even if they contradict it with their votes.
I would like to see the United States split into two. I don’t think we need a civil war. Quite frankly, I don’t think the liberals would have a standing chance since conservatives have more guns and ammo. And many more of them are stocking up.
But until this happens, we’ll have to try to make due with what we have. Take a look at my last article: My 3-2-1 Plan
The World Net Daily reported Tuesday that a citizen grand jury issued an indictment against Obama. The charges are fraud and to, one and for all, prove that Obama has a legitimate claim to the presidency.
While I am not one of the people who believe Obama is not a citizen, the fact that so many people have blindly accepted this fact has caused me great concern. Several law suits have already been issued and quickly dismissed. However, there has been little to no information from the Obama camp to assuage these charges. Their silence has only deepened the controversy to the point that I am beginning to wonder why the president refuses to acknowledge this question.
Senators have taken the issue from their constituents and pretty much replied, “Whatever. Get a life.” But I found this particular reply interesting:
Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla.: “Presidential candidates are vetted by voters at least twice – first in the primary elections and again in the general election. President-Elect Obama won the Democratic Party’s nomination after one of the most fiercely contested presidential primaries in American history. And, he has now been duly elected by the majority of voters in the United States. Throughout both the primary and general election, concerns about Mr. Obama’s birthplace were raised. The voters have made clear their view that Mr. Obama meets the qualifications to hold the office of president.”
Just because someone is elected by the people doesn’t mean that the elected is qualified as per the constitution. For example, we can vote for my dog by a huge majority. Yes, he can win the primary. And sure, he can win the general election. But it doesn’t mean that he can be president. I hope Senator Martinez isn’t suggesting that we completely ignore the constitution and only rely upon public opinion.
The problem I see with this whole issue is that the government as a whole thus far has suppressed these complaints. This is something that should be put to rest, once and for all. The court should rule that either Obama is duly qualified natural born citizen that can take the office of the President or that he isn’t.
The controversy has become incredibly strong. It needs to be put to rest.
The Washington Post and News 8 are running a story that speculates that the Obama administration will move Gitmo detainees to the Alexandria, VA. The Mayor of Alexandria, William D. Euille (D), had this to say:
We would be absolutely opposed to relocating Guantanamo prisoners to Alexandria. We would do everything in our power to lobby the president, the governor, the Congress and everyone else to stop it. We’ve had this experience, and it was unpleasant. Let someone else have it.
Mayor Euille, you are the worst kind of hypocrite. People have protested Gitmo and wanted it closed during the Bush administration. Now that some of those “innocent” people are going to be released, they don’t want them there!
This is similar to a story that I heard about a year ago. Montgomery county in Maryland said that they would not help Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdown on laborers. But the largely liberal community cried out when these laborers started loitering around their neighborhood.
This goes to show that liberals only care about justice when it’s cool and hip. If you truly believe that these wrongly held citizens are innocent, why not invite them with open arms?
I’ll be the first to say welcome! Here’s my letter to Major Euille:
Mayor Euille:
I am shocked by the comments you made regarding the possible relocation of Guantanamo detainees to Alexandria. Many of your constituents have demanded their release from the prison. Many of these same constituents wanted to end the war in Iraq. I personally don’t take these positions but I find it highly hypocritical that you would not welcome these detainees with open arms.
Per our constitution, all of these detainees are INNOCENT until proven guilty. With the new president, he is listening to the people and is releasing them. It’s not right for these same people to now complain when they are being released into their back yard. Alexandria, who voted President Obama in with a sweeping majority, should now embrace these detainees. After all, they haven’t even been charged with a crime.
I expect more from a leader such as yourself.
Sincerely,
Michael Soh
UPDATE :: 31 March 2009 10:00 am
Mayor Euille did me the courtous thing and replied to me. But it confuses more than it answers. I guess if he couldn’t do that he wouldn’t be in politics:
Dear Mr. Soh:
Thank you for your email. I appreciate your taking the time to let me know your concerns about the disposition of the Guantanamo detainees. While I support the closing of this facility and giving the detainees a fair trial, I believe that Alexandria has already done its fair share by handling for more than four years the Missaoui trial.
William D. Euille
Mayor
For those that don’t know, Missaoui, a Gitmo detainee was tried in the federal court located in Alexandria. Of course, there were protests and the like. The security alone cost an arm and a leg. However, a democratic society has the duty to administer justice, right? Well, apparently, Mayor Euille doesn’t believe in justice. He believes in convienence. Here is my reply to him:
Mayor Euille
I appreciate your reply. However, I’m confused by your last sentence of your e-mail. If you support giving the detainees a fair trail, why should it matter how many detainees are tried? Does this mean that you don’t support exonerating wrongly convicted prisoners?
It seems that there is a double standard. I believe that as a democracy, we should give these detainees the benefit of the doubt and support them as a community. They have yet to be proven of any wrong doing. I think that by saying that “Alexandria has done it’s fair share” you are saying “Let someone else deal with the problem.” But what problem is that? Administering justice? Making sure that a possibly innocent person gets his fair day in court?
The detainees should be treated with respect, and not like garbage that we can simply pass on to someone else. The next city many not be as accommodating as the fair citizens of Alexandria, who support President Obama. I continue to disagree with your position would appreciate a more thorough explanation.
Very respectfully,
Michael Soh