Profiles In Courage
In 1954/55, John Fitzgerald Kennedy wrote the classic book "Profiles In Courage" which became required reading for school kids when I was growing up. Needless to say, Steve Massey will never be on any list of courageous leaders.
When given the opportunity to come on a local radio program to explain his reasoning, he gave the producer of the program a curt "No" before hanging up on him. Not exactly courageous.
It is so nice to know that the same soldiers that fought so hard for the right for people to protest are not allowed the same free speech that the protesters so freely enjoy - at least in this principal's eyes.
Many are saying that the protests would have been a "disruption" to the school day. That is a complete and total red herring. In a post Columbine/Red Lake School/Virginia Tech era, you can not simply walk into a public school unchallenged. Doors are locked during the day so that visitors go in through the main entrance where there is usually someone to sign you in and get you, IN THE MOST DIRECT MANNER, to the school office. People who do not have legit business in the school are generally not allowed past the office or checkpoint and even then...For example, if I were to go to the Junior Logician's school to pick him up, I must wait for him in the office. Even though I am a parent, I am simply not allowed to walk the halls during the school day!
In an interview with Chris Baker on KTLK - Pete Hegseth, founder of VFF, said that there were parameters set so that the discussion would not turn "political". The ONLY ones who were making this political were (according to Hegseth) were the DU and Vets for Peace who were from outside the district who were trying to cause trouble (Chief is already prowling the halls of the Underground looking for good examples) to post.
Whether he realizes it or not, Principal Massey taught these kids a horrible lesson today. He taught them that honor and valor are things to be avoided at all costs. He taught these kids that the adults that are in charge of teaching them how to be adults can not stand up for the basic principles of this country. He taught them that a few malcontents can keep you from doing the "right thing". He taught them that our military men and women did something that they should be ashamed of.
Principle Massey is the one who should be ashamed.....
A national tour featuring decorated veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan won't be stopping at Forest Lake Area High School today as planned, after school leaders abruptly canceled the visit.
Steve Massey, the school principal, said the decision to cancel was prompted by concerns that the event was becoming political rather than educational and therefore was not suitable for a public school.
When given the opportunity to come on a local radio program to explain his reasoning, he gave the producer of the program a curt "No" before hanging up on him. Not exactly courageous.
It is so nice to know that the same soldiers that fought so hard for the right for people to protest are not allowed the same free speech that the protesters so freely enjoy - at least in this principal's eyes.
Many are saying that the protests would have been a "disruption" to the school day. That is a complete and total red herring. In a post Columbine/Red Lake School/Virginia Tech era, you can not simply walk into a public school unchallenged. Doors are locked during the day so that visitors go in through the main entrance where there is usually someone to sign you in and get you, IN THE MOST DIRECT MANNER, to the school office. People who do not have legit business in the school are generally not allowed past the office or checkpoint and even then...For example, if I were to go to the Junior Logician's school to pick him up, I must wait for him in the office. Even though I am a parent, I am simply not allowed to walk the halls during the school day!
In an interview with Chris Baker on KTLK - Pete Hegseth, founder of VFF, said that there were parameters set so that the discussion would not turn "political". The ONLY ones who were making this political were (according to Hegseth) were the DU and Vets for Peace who were from outside the district who were trying to cause trouble (Chief is already prowling the halls of the Underground looking for good examples) to post.
Whether he realizes it or not, Principal Massey taught these kids a horrible lesson today. He taught them that honor and valor are things to be avoided at all costs. He taught these kids that the adults that are in charge of teaching them how to be adults can not stand up for the basic principles of this country. He taught them that a few malcontents can keep you from doing the "right thing". He taught them that our military men and women did something that they should be ashamed of.
Principle Massey is the one who should be ashamed.....
Labels: Protests, Supporting the Troops
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