tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29425816640898080342011-07-07T14:08:15.276-07:00set4nchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15729316106962579708noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942581664089808034.post-85740675994678484442009-09-07T17:25:00.000-07:002009-09-07T17:50:12.352-07:00Should President Obama address the nation's students during the middle of a heated health care debate that has divided much of the country?  Well, how about President Bush addressing the nation's students on the verge of entering the war in Iraq?  Do you think democrats would worry Bush would maybe mention patriotism?  Ya think Republicans are worried Obama will mention social obligations?  Timing is everything and now might not be the best time to put the president in our kid's classrooms when many parents are so angry over purposed social programs.  However, the President of the United States should be able to speak to the country's kids.  There is nothing wrong or anti American with encouraging students to work hard in school.  There is also nothing wrong in this country with a parent choosing to not let their child participate in a school event that they feel is inappropriate.  So let parents read the speech and then make a choice.  Well, I read the speech and it was very good.  President Obama gave an encouraging, positive speech that in my opinion every American should hear.  But for the record, I was worried and will preview anything our government wants to share with my children.  Not every politician shares my morals and beliefs and that is why this country is great.  We can be different and still strive to do what's right.  Lets hope we don't forget how to respect each other when we disagree.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2942581664089808034-8574067599467848444?l=set4nc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>set4nchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15729316106962579708noreply@blogger.com0