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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:39 PM Original message |
Bill Would Require Parents To Volunteer At Schools (Cleveland) |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. If it's required, then they aren't volunteers, are they? |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. My children's school calls it "mandatory volunteerism" and when I pointed |
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YvonneCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:52 PM Response to Reply #8 |
67. They actually called it ... |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
66. Indeed. Sounds like forced labor to me. nt |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:51 AM Response to Reply #1 |
121. I'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around that one too, ocelot |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
2. Kids LOVE their families to participate in their school's events. |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:55 PM Response to Reply #2 |
14. Some kids love it.. |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:17 PM Response to Reply #2 |
48. I don't bloody think so |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #48 |
61. 'obey ignorant right-wing fundy parents ' |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:49 PM Response to Reply #61 |
64. You don't think the parents are given disciplinary authority over kids? |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:55 PM Response to Reply #64 |
68. Yes, of course, |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:01 PM Response to Reply #68 |
69. That would mean being hateful to a 5-year-old girl until she ran crying |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:11 PM Response to Reply #69 |
73. Then you belong in private school, |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:22 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. Uh I'm a college graduate |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:54 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. I'm a parent of 2 young adult daughters, |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 12:46 AM Response to Reply #77 |
82. Bible Belt. Deep South. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 01:09 AM Response to Reply #82 |
83. You knew it was wrong, |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 01:25 AM Response to Reply #83 |
85. This is a fine example of blame-shifting |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 02:00 AM Response to Reply #85 |
87. I agree that |
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Daemonaquila (413 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:57 AM Response to Reply #87 |
98. That's a foul attitude |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:13 AM Response to Reply #98 |
105. I am Jewish, |
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TommyO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:59 AM Response to Reply #87 |
99. My god, you really are blaming the victims in this case |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:18 AM Response to Reply #99 |
107. The 'VICTIMS' in this case |
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TommyO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:38 AM Response to Reply #107 |
114. You're still blaming the victims |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:51 AM Response to Reply #114 |
120. There was ONE victim here, |
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goddess40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:13 AM Response to Reply #75 |
106. I'm with you firespirit - I won't give up my right to free speech |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:21 AM Response to Reply #106 |
108. Nor do I give up my right to 'free speech.' |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:32 AM Response to Reply #108 |
111. my kids in private christian in texas, public in texas, we always disagree and NEVER |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:40 AM Response to Reply #111 |
116. THANK YOU, seabeyond! |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:16 AM Response to Reply #116 |
131. i dont know anything better i could have given my children than to stand up and disagree |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:24 AM Response to Reply #131 |
132. YES YES, ME TOO! |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:32 AM Response to Reply #132 |
133. so she'll bring it forward.... yes |
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goddess40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:10 AM Response to Reply #61 |
104. I've seen right wing parents assume a lot of authority |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
3. Unintended consequences. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:51 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. you know what.... had the kids in the first place. they will work with a parent |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
4. Most schools are awful at encouraging parents |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:53 PM Response to Reply #4 |
12. surprise.... private and 3 different public all encourage parents participation |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:12 PM Response to Reply #12 |
40. There's saying they want you |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:16 PM Response to Reply #40 |
45. really.... who the fuck cares, it is for the kids. just seeing how thrilled my boys |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:41 PM Response to Reply #45 |
60. Some schools do stupid shit |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:06 AM Response to Reply #4 |
127. "Have a conniption," lol. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:08 AM Response to Reply #127 |
128. a private, 3 public schools, teachers and adm have always welcomed me |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:39 AM Response to Reply #128 |
134. I like the way you phrase that: |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 12:45 PM Response to Reply #127 |
142. I had that in a school in Montana |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 05:37 PM Response to Reply #142 |
144. It is rare. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #144 |
145. Where are you? |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 10:04 PM Response to Reply #145 |
146. I'm in Redmond. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 10:37 PM Response to Reply #146 |
147. Oh, that's pretty over there |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-03-08 03:18 PM Response to Reply #147 |
150. I brought my grandbaby (and his dad) with me. |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
5. oh, what a bunch of bs. |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:03 PM Response to Reply #5 |
26. Guess what happened at a private school full of rich kids. |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:14 PM Response to Reply #26 |
43. I "know" that feeling...very well |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:47 PM Response to Reply #26 |
63. That's terrible... |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:01 PM Response to Reply #63 |
70. You're not one of those moms are you? |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:05 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. Easy there.... |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:20 PM Response to Reply #71 |
74. Peace |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:24 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. I Thought that my initial post "was" clear. |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 01:27 AM Response to Reply #71 |
86. I decided they weren't worth worrying about. |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:43 AM Response to Reply #86 |
94. Don't let them get to you... |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 12:37 AM Response to Reply #26 |
81. I clicked your profile because your story sounded familiar |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
6. i have been volunteering for a decade. am tired. lol. more parents please. private school |
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femmocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
7. I think it's a terrible idea. |
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Mind_your_head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:56 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. Yep, mebbe agreeing that you have your background run through |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:00 PM Response to Reply #7 |
23. You brought up a point that I had forgotten about.... |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:03 PM Response to Reply #7 |
25. at our school, beginning of year package has volunteer sheet asking for info |
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oldhippie (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
10. How is that NOT involutary servitude? |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:53 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. hahahhaaha! Yes - it's JUST LIKE slavery! |
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oldhippie (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:02 PM Response to Reply #13 |
24. Servitude to help children FORCED BY LAW ............. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:04 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. "What do you call it?" being a parent. n/t |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:07 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Don't you get it??? Being a parent is just like being a slave!!! |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:11 PM Response to Reply #31 |
38. Do the best you can - you're on your own..... ya aaaa n/t |
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oldhippie (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:09 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. So I guess you're OK with the govt forcing parents by law ......... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:12 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. People are forced by law to do all sorts of things. OH NOES!!! WE'RE ALL SLAVES!!!!!! |
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oldhippie (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:22 PM Response to Reply #39 |
49. You keep avoiding the question, so I guess I know the answer........ |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:25 PM Response to Reply #49 |
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Daemonaquila (413 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:04 AM Response to Reply #49 |
100. Seconded, oldhippie! |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:07 AM Response to Reply #49 |
102. I do think it's wrong to legislate labor of private citizens. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:16 PM Response to Reply #13 |
47. Exactly. |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:39 AM Response to Reply #13 |
115. Mmmmmm, nice, missing the point and all |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
11. Whatever the semantics of the terminology are, having parents involved for once isn't a bad thing. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:56 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. i am surprised i am on the oust on this per this thread. lol. i think it is a good thing too. n/t |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:57 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. having people involved and forcing them are two different things |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:59 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Wah. |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:06 PM Response to Reply #20 |
30. Which means what, you are in favor of forcing people to adopt your views? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:08 PM Response to Reply #30 |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:16 PM Response to Reply #34 |
46. Which answers my post how? |
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oldhippie (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:57 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. I agree, but ...... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:59 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. (shrug) If parents weren't commonly such jackasses, they'd do it on their own.... |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:04 PM Response to Reply #21 |
28. In all seriousness.... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:10 PM Response to Reply #28 |
36. Obviously for such a law to be practically workable.... |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 09:56 PM Response to Original message |
17. I anticipate many parents would just pay the $100 fine instead. |
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Daemonaquila (413 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:08 AM Response to Reply #17 |
103. Nah - refuse, then sue |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 01:38 PM Response to Reply #103 |
143. Yes, a backlash would be likely. |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
22. I don't have mixed feelings. It's more public school authoritarianism. |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:34 PM Response to Reply #22 |
56. Anybody got an answer? |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. i dont know what you are talking, so cannot answer. i have had a |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:45 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. This is the kind of thuggery that goes on all too often in right wing areas |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:50 PM Response to Reply #62 |
65. well, kids were in a private with differing views in 2004 with kerry and liberal stickers |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #22 |
130. I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience. |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
29. fine for familes with a 'stay at home' parent |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:10 PM Response to Reply #29 |
37. i guess one could say there is an unfair burden on the same parents that always have |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:13 PM Response to Reply #29 |
42. Good Point |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
32. When my kids were little I volunteered, voluntarily, and loved it. My kids thought it was |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:15 PM Response to Reply #32 |
44. parent participation. i have been doing it over a decade. i am tired. |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:28 PM Response to Reply #44 |
52. It might not be wonderful that you're so tired of doing it for so long but in the long run, |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:31 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. exactly. not only good for my kids, but those they hang with. they know me, are connected |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:48 AM Response to Reply #54 |
119. I think my involvement in the school helped directly in getting help I needed for my younger son. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:53 AM Response to Reply #119 |
122. it is an absolute advantage to your child, being a part of the school. i would never |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 10:56 AM Response to Reply #122 |
141. And the sadness is, so many parents miss that opportunity because of their |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
33. Ugh. That's awful. |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
41. Does this mean that the school district is legally liable for these parents' actions? |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
50. i am really not seeing parents too concerned with the same parents continually doing for other child |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:30 PM Response to Reply #50 |
53. If you don't want to, then don't do it |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:34 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. firstly it is a responsiblity and an obligation. parents are needed |
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Firespirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #55 |
57. So you think that what was done to my sister that I mention in post 22 was just the way it is? |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 10:39 PM Response to Reply #57 |
59. i didnt read post 22..... n/t |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-01-08 11:05 PM Response to Original message |
72. Well, as a teacher, I can think of quite a few parents I would rather not have as helpers |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:50 AM Response to Reply #72 |
136. There's that |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 10:16 AM Response to Reply #136 |
140. Just a few weeks ago, |
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orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
78. is that 13 hours for each parent? or do they get to split the hours? |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
79. We are 'REQUIRED' to donate about $2000 per year. |
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raqi (17 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
80. I've been required to volunteer the last six years... |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 01:13 AM Response to Reply #80 |
84. Welcome to DU raqi !!!! |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:51 AM Response to Reply #80 |
137. This is what amazes me about rabid right wingers |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 02:04 AM Response to Original message |
88. Does that include sex offenders and other felons? |
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Saphire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 06:15 AM Response to Reply #88 |
90. My hubby got a felony when he was a 17 yo kid. Now, at 45. he's |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-03-08 09:43 AM Response to Reply #90 |
149. Problem in reverse... |
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Berry Cool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 05:49 AM Response to Original message |
89. Knowing what bad shape the Cleveland schools are in, |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:03 AM Response to Reply #89 |
91. You Make a Pretty Good Point There. n/t |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:46 AM Response to Reply #89 |
97. It's a house bill..state wide. |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:31 AM Response to Original message |
92. Here's a bit more on HB 519 |
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CBGLuthier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:37 AM Response to Original message |
93. I may be a parent who has almost raised three children |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:43 AM Response to Original message |
95. Thirteen hours a year? That's like two hours a month. |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:45 AM Response to Reply #95 |
117. Sure about that? |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:47 AM Response to Reply #117 |
118. Spend it at school with their kids. |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:53 AM Response to Reply #118 |
123. Right, why would people want to be in their own homes with their families? |
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The2ndWheel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:03 AM Response to Reply #118 |
126. Why even bother with the middle man. We're just wasting time |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:53 AM Response to Reply #95 |
124. Is that how much time you put in at your kids' school? |
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Evoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 07:43 AM Response to Original message |
96. Considering most parents these days seem to be pushovers who give their kids anything they want, |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:06 AM Response to Original message |
101. Wrong headed. Volunteers are good because people WANT to volunteer - not because they HAVE to. |
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The2ndWheel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
109. At least the penalty isn't jail time |
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goddess40 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
110. While I believe if you have the kid you have the time |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:33 AM Response to Original message |
112. Not necessarily a good idea. |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
113. "Required Volunteering" is an oxymoron |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
125. I love to have parents on campus, and in classrooms. |
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Akoto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
129. If they're essentially being forced, they need to be paid for it. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
135. I don't think all parents should be required |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
138. Can parents volunteer between 8Pm and 4 Am? |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
139. It's required at the private schools in Cleveland. |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-02-08 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
148. don't fine em...charge them $100 for the cost of volunteer services |
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