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kender
This sordid little tale is another fine example of the ACLU butting in where they don't belong. Namely, in between parents, a school administration, and kids.
The ACLU, now fully in the midst of their rush to destroy America, has asked a school to drop the punishments of some highschool athletes that were caught at a party where there were several kids cited for underage drinking.
These kids and their parents, signed contracts with the school and knew full well that they were breaking the schools rules, not to mention the law, by being at a party and drinking underage.
But now the ACLU steps in saying that these contracts that the kids and their parents signed voluntarily are null and void because this party happened after school hours and off of school property. No way. They signed these contracts voluntarily, knowing that to be allowed to play in the schools sports programs they needed to keep up a certain standard of behavior.
Now they are being told, "Don't worry kids, consequences schmonsequences, you aren't subject to hold true to your words and shouldn't be held accountable for your actions that were unjustly and illegally infringed upon by those evil school administrators."
What kind of a world is the ACLU thrusting upon us?
When will this insanity end?
When the people of America stand up and say ENOUGH!!!
We need to teach our children personal responsibility.
We need to teach them that there are indeed consequences for their actions, and that there word is their bond, and when you give that word, either orally or by signing a contract you are expected to adhere to it.
It is not only the moral thing to do, it is the legal thing to do. If the kids had been the only ones to sign it would be null and void since children are barred by law from entering into legally binding documents. But their parents signed them also.
Which leads me to wonder, where were the parents?
I hope the ACLU doesn't get their way by threatening to sue. They gain more power every time that someone surrenders without a fight. I hope this school stands on their principals (figuratively) and tells the ACLU to head to hades.
Crossposted at Stop the ACLU
The ACLU, now fully in the midst of their rush to destroy America, has asked a school to drop the punishments of some highschool athletes that were caught at a party where there were several kids cited for underage drinking.
These kids and their parents, signed contracts with the school and knew full well that they were breaking the schools rules, not to mention the law, by being at a party and drinking underage.
But now the ACLU steps in saying that these contracts that the kids and their parents signed voluntarily are null and void because this party happened after school hours and off of school property. No way. They signed these contracts voluntarily, knowing that to be allowed to play in the schools sports programs they needed to keep up a certain standard of behavior.
Now they are being told, "Don't worry kids, consequences schmonsequences, you aren't subject to hold true to your words and shouldn't be held accountable for your actions that were unjustly and illegally infringed upon by those evil school administrators."
What kind of a world is the ACLU thrusting upon us?
When will this insanity end?
When the people of America stand up and say ENOUGH!!!
We need to teach our children personal responsibility.
We need to teach them that there are indeed consequences for their actions, and that there word is their bond, and when you give that word, either orally or by signing a contract you are expected to adhere to it.
It is not only the moral thing to do, it is the legal thing to do. If the kids had been the only ones to sign it would be null and void since children are barred by law from entering into legally binding documents. But their parents signed them also.
Which leads me to wonder, where were the parents?
I hope the ACLU doesn't get their way by threatening to sue. They gain more power every time that someone surrenders without a fight. I hope this school stands on their principals (figuratively) and tells the ACLU to head to hades.
Crossposted at Stop the ACLU
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If I were the school, I'd say, "Ok, we won't enforce the contract. However, you're all under arrest for drinking underage and criminals aren't allow to play on the team."
I agree on this one. Despite that I may think that our alcohol laws are extremely stupid, I'm very big on personal responsibility. School contracts should be just as binding for minors as any other contract is for the rest of us. If you knowingly and with full understanding sign your name to a piece of paper, you should be held responsible for any actions you take that are inconsistent with your word.
What bugs me even more than the ACLU getting involved is that the parents are even arguing the situation. What kind of message are these parents sending to their kids if they aren't telling them to be responsible and take ownership of their actions. If the parents had not started this fight, the ACLU (right or wrong) would not even be involved. We should require parenting lessons or something.
I agree on this one. Despite that I may think that our alcohol laws are extremely stupid, I'm very big on personal responsibility. School contracts should be just as binding for minors as any other contract is for the rest of us. If you knowingly and with full understanding sign your name to a piece of paper, you should be held responsible for any actions you take that are inconsistent with your word.
What bugs me even more than the ACLU getting involved is that the parents are even arguing the situation. What kind of message are these parents sending to their kids if they aren't telling them to be responsible and take ownership of their actions. If the parents had not started this fight, the ACLU (right or wrong) would not even be involved. We should require parenting lessons or something.
Kender,
A you bring a proud tear to my eye. I thought I was the only on in blogland who hated the ACLU more than semi trucks or winter. The ACLU has completely overstepped its boundaries here; but it seems anymore their boundaries include, but are not limited to the destruction of the moral fiber of America as a nation. What will be next on their agenda? The abolition of Christmas from the calendar? Oh wait...
It seems that comments have been messed up today. They seem to be fixed now. At least at my site. Evan seems to disagree with your opinion over at our site. Of course, you probably knew he would. LOL
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