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Stuart Public School respects the right of students and spectators to have their political and social beliefs, certainly, and to express those beliefs at appropriate times. With that in mind, all students, student-athletes and spectators are expected to stand during the playing of the National Anthem at all school events, sporting or non-sporting, without any gestures of demonstration or protest.
Any student violation of the policy concerning the national anthem would be handled on a case-by-case basis, taking into account context and circumstances. Discipline would be measured out according to the severity of the event, taking into consideration the Religion, age, physical and mental state of individuals and any other limiting factor patrons, students and parents of Stuart Public School may have.
Nothing in this policy is intended to make anyone go against their religious, political or social beliefs. Rather, Stuart Public School respectfully asks that the student, parent, or patron stand in respect of those who have given their life for our country.
Stuart Public School does not prohibit protest on non-instructional time, in general, but mandates that there is an appropriate time and place for students to voice their support of or opposition to national issues.
My last protest (IIRC) was in front of John Kerry's house, against boots on the ground in Syria. Does that make me unpatriotic
Patriotism is subjective
originally posted by: seeker1963
a reply to: Kali74
Patriotism is subjective
Like picking and choosing which parts of the Constitution apply to your certain situation while disregarding it most other times?
Like punching people who in your eyes are Nazi's without any proof?
Like labeling speech you don't like as hate speech and shutting down those peoples right to speak?
Carry on Comrade!
originally posted by: Kali74
originally posted by: seeker1963
a reply to: Kali74
Patriotism is subjective
Like picking and choosing which parts of the Constitution apply to your certain situation while disregarding it most other times?
Like punching people who in your eyes are Nazi's without any proof?
Like labeling speech you don't like as hate speech and shutting down those peoples right to speak?
Carry on Comrade!
What nonsense are you spouting? I think you're confusing me with someone else.
originally posted by: Shamrock6
a reply to: windword
When did he say that?
"Their struggle is your struggle," Kelly said, according to a video of his remarks.
"They disdain those who claim to support them but not the cause that takes their innocence, their limbs, and their lives. As a democracy … we must support them. I know it doesn't apply to anyone in this room today, but if anyone thinks you can somehow thank them for their service, and not support the cause for which they fight–our country–then these people are lying to themselves and rationalizing away something in their own lives, but, more importantly, they are slighting our warriors and mocking their commitment to this nation."
freebeacon.com...
Later, he clarified in an interview that he is opposed to indifference, not dissent. “I just think if you are against the war, you should somehow try to change it,” he said. “Fight to bring us home.”
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: Kali74
I'm sitting this thread out.
Later, he clarified in an interview
opposed to indifference, not dissent.
They disdain those who claim to support them but not the cause that takes their innocence, their limbs, and their lives.
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but if anyone thinks you can somehow thank them for their service, and not support the cause for which they fight.....
originally posted by: Kali74
a reply to: nwtrucker
This school district is literally the government stating that it is going to punish children if they don't obey a rule that forces them to engage in political speech. That's a pretty huge deal.
LOL, Oh! So he backpeddled when challenged.
Indifferent people don't claim support or non support. He's definitely talking about dissent here, people who do not support the "cause", not indifference.