School Squelches Freedom of Speech for Inauguration Day

By cominus | Published: 20 Jan 2009

According to OneNewsNow.com:

Mason, Ohio, school officials sent an email to parents in advance of the presidential inauguration saying, “Inappropriate comments that may make other students, staff or families feel unwelcome or uncomfortable in school or on the bus will not be tolerated.” The story by DaytonDailyNews.com featured examples of negative comments and actions made about the Obama administration after he was elected.

The school’s superintendent Kevin Bright added that even in a competitive election process, “our nation’s greatness is displayed when all sides come together for a united country.”

Political Correctness licenses who we criticize and who we praise. It is okay – and encouraged – to bash President Bush, even if it makes conservatives uncomfortable, even those who believe in proper decorum and respecting our leaders. However, we cannot say anything against, even if it is not bashing, the new President Obama, because that would make the wrong people feel uncomfortable.

We want everyone to be comfortable and united in thought – that is what makes our nation great, isn’t it?

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About the author: cominus

Cominus is the pen-name for Dean Isaacson, who got involved in the GOP in 1983, the year my son was born. Chairman of the Snohomish County Republican Central Committee (Washington) 1990 to 1992. Conducted legal research for the late Supreme Court Justice William C. Goodloe for several years. In 1996, succeeded him to lead Judicial Forum (the year before he passed away). Moved to Idaho in 1999 and still reviews judicial candidates in the State of Washington. My core belief is you will choose to serve God or you will serve the state - tyrants, as William Penn called it.

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