What the hell is going on in LaPlata??

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frdldy2001

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Laplata High School

tommyjo said:
Just wondering if you have any proof that this incident actually happened?

The pictures of the assignment provide no indication that it is from La Plata HS...doesn't even provide any indication it is from the kid in question...there are no quotes, no even a no comment attributed to anyone from the school or the school administration...

Not one shred of actual evidence is presented...yet you believe this story?
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Yes it did happen in Laplata High School. Charges were filed against the father because he threated the school according the one person from the board of education. All of this because he was checking up on his child and his religious beliefs!!! Waiting on the case # as we speak to find out exactly what happened and while charges were filed against him.
 
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frogman123

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Ah yes. Let's blow this completely out of proportion. Let's pretend that this assignment is anything more than teaching about the history of the Middle East (which oh by the way, religion had a pretty big role in shaping). Let's not teach our kids that history has always been driven by religion- because after all, we shouldn’t teach religion in history class. Lord people- get a grip. All religions should be covered in school. It is IMPORTANT! But hey, who wants kids that are actually educated?
 
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BernieP

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frogman123 said:
Ah yes. Let's blow this completely out of proportion. Let's pretend that this assignment is anything more than teaching about the history of the Middle East (which oh by the way, religion had a pretty big role in shaping). Let's not teach our kids that history has always been driven by religion- because after all, we shouldn’t teach religion in history class. Lord people- get a grip. All religions should be covered in school. It is IMPORTANT! But hey, who wants kids that are actually educated?
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There is a reason it is recommended that you avoid discussing politics and religion. So much of the telling is based on opinion.
In the case of Islam you are sure have a rather heated debate on the assertion that it is a religion of peace.
While the apoligist will tell you that the teachings are that of peace, in practice it is just the opposite.
They will claim that the violence is only comes from a small, radicalized, sect. Yet none of the "mainstreamed" muslims will repudiate those who perpetrate the violence.
In other words if they can stick to strictly teaching the history of the religion they are in the safe zone as it would be history. The minute they start to give their opinion it crosses the line.
Current progressive dogma requires that the teacher give their opinion and go on record as describing Islam as a relgion of peace.
 
MMM_donuts

MMM_donuts

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Why wouldn't you want your children educated about Islam? It's strong influence on this country is undeniable. You cannot listen to current events without hearing about it. It's a part of our world today, not just our history, and an assignment is a great way to get the conversation going within the household.
 
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BernieP

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MMM_donuts said:
Why wouldn't you want your children educated about Islam? It's strong influence on this country is undeniable. You cannot listen to current events without hearing about it. It's a part of our world today, not just our history, and an assignment is a great way to get the conversation going within the household.
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Depends on your definition of "educated". If one looks at the religion and it's teaching that non-believers should die, are they wrong or are those who claim it's the reliegion of peace wrong.
How do you teach about the religion without discussing shira law. I'm sure muslims would say that sharia law is no different than Hasidic jews or the old order Amish.
 
awpitt

awpitt

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Looks like the peace order against the dad wasn't because he complained about the homework assignment. It was because he threatened to create a disruption at the school. I would've gotten a peace order too if I were the principal and a parent was making that sort of threat.
 
acommondisaster

acommondisaster

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awpitt said:
I would tend to believe this too. So far, we've heard one side of the story. I find it hard to believe that a school would get a peace order against a parent because that parent complained about his kid's homework. I'm guessing there's more to this than what's been made public. I wouldn't be surprised if this girl's dad has a history that's been left out of the details of this story.
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I'd find it hard to believe too, except that there are schools suspending grade school kids for biting pop tarts into gun shapes, and for high school kids wearing t-shirts bearing flags, and kids being sent home from school (or suspended, I forget which) for bringing in bibles to read during an open reading session. I'm just curious to see if LPHS decides it wants a "holiday" or a Christmas tree somewhere in the school this December. If they white-wash a traditionally Christian holiday, then imho they've lost all credibility about teaching various religious.
 
Radiant1

Radiant1

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acommondisaster said:
I'm just curious to see if LPHS decides it wants a "holiday" or a Christmas tree somewhere in the school this December. If they white-wash a traditionally Christian holiday, then imho they've lost all credibility about teaching various religious.
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Celebrating Christmas, a religious holiday, is a bit different than learning Christianity's place in history from a textbook. If Christmas is to be celebrated, then in all fairness the kids can take a Hajj field trip to Mecca. Remember, public schools are secular.



Something else I'm questioning about the original article and subsequent ones as well, why is this man being a former Marine relevant? Would the actions and outcome be any different if he never served in the military? Somdnews.com is the only one I've seen that did not make the distinction.
 
MMM_donuts

MMM_donuts

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Radiant1 said:
Celebrating Christmas, a religious holiday, is a bit different than learning Christianity's place in history from a textbook. If Christmas is to be celebrated, then in all fairness the kids can take a Hajj field trip to Mecca. Remember, public schools are secular. Something else I'm questioning about the original article and subsequent ones as well, why is this man being a former Marine relevant? Would the actions and outcome be any different if he never served in the military? Somdnews.com is the only one I've seen that did not make the distinction.
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I agree. Teaching religion as a part of history and current events is not the same thing as forcing children to participate in practicing a specific religion and only allowing that one.


Being a Marine is not relevant, it's a play on your emotions. Volunteering for the armed forces is not a free pass to receive special treatment or be excused for a behavior that any other citizen would be held responsible for.
 
MMM_donuts

MMM_donuts

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If anything, Marines should be held to a higher standard of behavior. We are brought up to lead by example.

I think this is embarrassing.
 
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inkah

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awpitt said:
Looks like the peace order against the dad wasn't because he complained about the homework assignment. It was because he threatened to create a disruption at the school. I would've gotten a peace order too if I were the principal and a parent was making that sort of threat.
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According to the snopes article, it was NOT a peace order. It was a simple no trespassing. You can get a no trespassing order for any reason. According to the original order, the parent's "threat" was to involve media. Which the school itself ended up doing. Ridiculous. The school needs to get a grip.
 
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inkah

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Radiant1 said:
why is this man being a former Marine relevant?
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I would think it matters if he had to fight in a war and watch his commrades be blown to bits by "peaceful" folks who started this nonsense on the basis of religious beliefs his daughter is now being forced to "tolerate".

Why SHOULDN"T it matter?
 
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