I’ve been having a very polite political debate (for a change) on a local homeschool board (well that explains it! *S*).<\/p>\n
The question was, what exactly was Obama’s stance on homeschooling?\u00a0 The truth? No one knows for sure.\u00a0 There was something mentioned in a book of his, but that’s it.\u00a0 So we are left with looking at his stance on education in general.\u00a0 So, here’s a quote from Obama’s own website:<\/p>\n
“Unlike other early childhood education plans, the Obama-Biden plan places
\nkey emphasis at early care and education for infants, which is essential for
\nchildren to be ready to enter kindergarten.” <-source-><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nHe wants to send infants to school to prepare them for kindergarten. I had one woman tell me I was wrong, that this was all about “the underprivileged children whose parents are not giving them what they need.”\u00a0 She pretty much accused me of fear-mongering, and asked me to show where it said “all infants would be required to go to school?”\u00a0 Thing is, I never said he wanted to send \u201call infants\u201d to school.\u00a0 Nope.\u00a0 Never said that.\u00a0 I have a problem with the way it\u2019s worded. If he wants to improve daycare options for lower income families, say that. Don\u2019t say \u201ceducation for infants\u201d because infants don\u2019t need \u201ceducation\u201d, they need TLC.\u00a0 And if this is about getting those “underprivileged” kids help, does this mean that I will have to prove that I am capable of caring for my own infant before he would let me keep my own baby all day?\u00a0 She also mentioned that she wouldn’t mind sending in the required notice of intent a few years early so that an underprivileged 3 year old could have the security of school.\u00a0 Again, if he meant 3 year olds, why didn’t he say “toddlers”?\u00a0 He said “infants.”\u00a0 An infant is the 0-2 range.\u00a0 An infant doesn’t need education.<\/em> If he just wants to make preschool mandatory, or even simply improve the Head Start type programs, then say that! Don’t tell me you want to supply “education for infants.”<\/p>\n
When it comes to homeschoolers on the ticket, well…\u00a0 I know the libs out there don’t want to hear this, but there is a homeschooler on the ticket.\u00a0 The Palins are going to homeschool the oldest child this year. (Yes, I know. I can see that the decision was most likely made because of the teenager\u2019s pregnancy.\u00a0 And I know they will be using an Alaskan Virtual school.\u00a0 But the point is, there is a homeschooling parent on the ticket, regardless of what you think of her.) <-source-><\/a> Sarah even gives homeschooling moms some respect.<\/p>\n
I know a lot of moms who are busier than I am. They’re running all over also. And a lot of these home school moms, too, they’re teaching their kids in addition to doing everything else. And no, I’m not unique in this at all. <-source-><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
And unlike most of the Washington elite, her kids have been in the public school system for years.
\n<-source-><\/a> Who better to know what’s wrong with the public school system, and how to fix it then someone who’s been in the system?\u00a0 Someone who has seen it working first hand?<\/p>\nI\u2019m not here to defend John McCain or his policy.\u00a0 The question was about Obama and homeschooling.\u00a0 But, if anyone wants to read up on McCain\u2019s educational policy, try here<\/a>, here<\/a>, here<\/a>, and here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 From John McCain’s website:<\/p>\n
“John McCain will fight for the ability of all students to have access to all schools of demonstrated excellence, including their own homes.<\/strong>” (emphasis mine) <-source-><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Want more information on Obama and his stance on Homeschooling & education?\u00a0 Try here<\/a>, a good article with lots of links to the sources.<\/p>\n
For more information about Barak Obama, the article here<\/a> has A LOT of sources and videos of Barak in his own words. The Bitten Word has a copy of a letter from Hilary Clinton’s attorneys alleging voter fraud on behalf of Obama here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Then there is this video:<\/p>\n
[youtube]http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gA6_k3NtXZs[\/youtube]<\/p>\n
It talks about the lawsuit against Obama (brought against him by a fellow democrat) to try to get a copy of his birth certificate and prove that he is a legitimate citizen of the USA. Why won’t he produce this? It should be easy to disprove the allegations and put this lawsuit to rest.<\/p>\n
As a follow up, there is another video, which digs into the birth certificate issue and explains it very well:<\/p>\n
[youtube]http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SAZAbqgpoGQ&NR=1[\/youtube]<\/p>\n
But back to homeschooling, and the original question.\u00a0 The truth is, neither candidate has come out and stated a policy on homeschooling.\u00a0 I would like to think that\u2019s because they would both leave us alone.\u00a0 Homeschooling should not be a national issue, it is a state issue.\u00a0 According to the US Constitution, the Federal Government is supposed to \u201cestablish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity\u201d\u00a0 I don\u2019t see Education.\u00a0 Amendment 10 says anything not delegated by the Constitution or prohibited of the States, is in the jurisdiction of the States. Section 10 limits states from printing their own money and seceding from the union. (read it for yourself here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n
Personally, I think the Fed has gotten way to big, and taken on way too much that it has no business doing.\u00a0 Do I think McCain will rein them in?\u00a0 I would hope so, but I won\u2019t hold my breath.\u00a0 Do I think Obama would rein them in?\u00a0 Nope, not a chance.\u00a0\u00a0 But for me the election is about way more then smaller government or education.\u00a0 Honestly, I\u2019m voting more against Obama\u2019s policies then I am for McCain\u2019s.\u00a0 I don\u2019t like it, but given the choices I have, I feel McCain is better.\u00a0 It is sad that the election has come down to \u201cthe lesser of two evils\u201d for so many. Personally, I would have much rather seen Tom Tancredo<\/a> get the nod as his policies lined up with mine exactly, but it wasn\u2019t to be.\u00a0 Oh, and yes, I know there are lots of 3rd party choices out there, but I refuse to throw my vote away on someone that has no shot.<\/p>\n
I’ve always felt that if you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain about the things that happen that you don’t like. Who you vote for is your choice – though I will argue and debate for my guy til I’m blue in the face -Please.\u00a0 Do the research.<\/strong> Voting isn’t about “feelings”<\/em>, it’s about the future of our country.\u00a0 My children’s future.\u00a0 Your children’s future. \u00a0 Research.\u00a0 Know why you are voting for or against someone. <\/strong>Then vote! <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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