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You got this statement all jumbled up. It's "Palin is great because she has boobs," not "Biden is a boob."

It reads about as glowingly as Obama's article would read if it were written by the Democratic National Committee.

you guys are comparing things that people choose to do (murder, theft) with something that someone is born with. whether you disagree with both things or not, there IS a difference between a man and a man choosing to have a sexual relationship, and a man killing another man, or stealing someone's stuff. there is a difference between a legal act that hurts nobody and an illegal act that directly hurts somebody else. yes, they are both sin, but no, they are not the same.

I've always wondered how someone straight can tell the feelings of someone gay. There is NO WAY I would  "choose" to have sex with a man....however, some do..... do they make that choice or are they born feeling that way? I would have to say they were born with it because I don't see how they with choose it......

In the classroom, sure. But in the hall with their friends, they should be able to speak what they want. Keep in mind this district is something like 50% Hispanic. I don't see how she can be surprised that this backfired. Regardless of your stance on immigration, these students can hardly be blamed for wanting to speak the language they're most familiar with.

It's a double edged sword.
 
On one hand, these students need to "practice" speaking English in order to assimlate into the educational/cultural environment. The ultimate goal is to speak English as a Second Language (ESL).
 
 
On the other hand, many of the students that are "new arrivals" need to speak their native language simply to navigate through the school day.
 
I think the principal had good intentions, but approached it from the wrong direction. I'm not so sure she should have been fired. She probably should have simply been put on a Growth Plan in reagrd to the issue at hand. We are all subject to re-education from time to time.

Which minor would you charge?   What if the are both 15?  Charge both of them?

the thing about "reaching for something", is there's no way to prove whether he actually did, or if the father just said that to justify what he did.

It reads about as glowingly as Obama's article would read if it were written by the Democratic National Committee.

I agree with both westend1 and mat...English while in the classroom and their choice on their time.

Mixed thoughts.  I like the idea of forcing kids to learn better English.  It will help them in the long run.  That said,  I don't think Spanish should be completely banned on campus.  When they are talking to their friends, and not doing actual schoolwork, it is probably easier for them to communicate.

I agree with engilish being enforced as a primanry language but I find it inronic that you forbid students from speaking Spanish on campus, a class that is is probably tought/requied in your school system

This is a completely moronic statement.  those aren't homosexuals.  those are pedophiles.  There's a large difference between two adults participating in consensual sex and someone raping a child. 

I used to have a much stronger opinion (against) this,  now I am of the thought, "  Let them live their lives as they see fit."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/03/14/charges-unlikely-for-houston-dad-accused-shooting-daughters-boyfriend/

Would you mind disclosing to me the name of the college made up of predominantly conservative professors?  If you dont care to put it on the forum, please PM me

You are right on target with this post, but a moderate candidate won't survive with the tea party influence.

Another damaging scenario for the GOP is self destruction. They ridiculed each other throughout the last primary debates and ruined all credibility. Newt had it right last time and tried to promote unity within the party debates but they were too focused on discrediting each other.

I may not agree with gay marriage or the lifestyle but everyone deserves the same individual civil rights. Furthermore, sexual orientation or gender should not be considered or even necessary to be determined for day to day life. I feel differently though when it comes to marital or parental issues.
 
With that being said, I suppose each state has the right implement their own laws.

Beat me to it. Also not defending either, but gas went from about $1.50 to almost $4.00 under bush, then dropped back down long enough for people to say "When Bush left office, gas was under two bucks!" before going back up to where it was before.

Stevenash
 
because he's due.

And your viewpoint hasn't been tolerated...that's why we are on here...to discuss.   
 
All the same opinions would be awful boring.
 
When I refer to the intolerant left, it ain't you I'm talking about.

My favorite quote concerning global warming came from Dennis Miller who said, and i am paraphrasing:  If the result of Global Warming is that we are all going to freeze to death, then for sure only God can help us"!!!

it's a liberal college. she's the opposite as that. aTm would probably protest Obama. I don't see it as that big of a deal. I'll be happy to go do it and say anything they want me to say for $35K and an honorary doctorate, though.

An Aries sighting!