Don't Kid Around in the Classroom

[Torog]

Don't Kid Around in the Classroom
By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com
Thursday, May 12, 2005 http://billoreilly.com/currentarticle


Think back to when you were six years old. What was your world like? Mine consisted of playing baseball, cowboys and Indians (I didn't know from Native Americans), and watching a goofy guy named Howdy Doody on TV. That filled much of my leisure time.
In school, a glaring nun named Sister Lurana taught me to read 'Dick and Jane' stories. I had a book that said stuff like, "Look at Jane. See Jane run. Dick likes Jane." It really didn't matter to me whether Dick liked Jane or not--I wanted to climb a tree. But the nun insisted I learn to read the book, so I did.

Today, in Lexington, Massachusetts, six year-olds have another book. It is called "Who's In a Family?" This book features not only Dick and Jane but Jennifer and Lauren and Charles and Henry. The pages tell little kids about different kinds of families: mixed race, gay and lesbian, and even traditional family units. They are all discussed in very positive ways.

A father named David Parker took one look at the same sex part of the book and made an appointment to see the principal of the Estabrook Elementary School, a woman named Joni Jay. Mr. Parker asked Ms. Jay to inform him when the gay family stuff was going to be presented, because he felt his little son was too young to learn about homosexuality and he would keep him home that day. Sounds reasonable, right?

Not so fast.

Ms. Jay informed Mr. Parker that the family book had nothing to do with sexuality, and so he was not entitled under the Massachusetts sex-ed law to get a heads up. When Mr. Parker pointed out that same sex situations contain the word 'sex,' he was asked to leave the principal's office. He refused. So the Lexington police arrested him on trespassing charges.

See Dad get arrested. What does Jane think?

Very quietly all over the country, these kinds of culture war expositions are being played out in assorted public school systems. Under the banner of teaching tolerance, many school boards have okayed books that delve into social issues far beyond the comprehension of most six-year-olds. I don't know about you, but I thought gay meant "happy" until I was eleven years old, and even then, I could not have cared less whether Lenny and Squiggy were a couple. I wanted to steal second and see monster movies, not understand what happens in Key West.

But today we have a massive mission of indoctrination going on in America, and millions of traditional parents don't like it. I am siding with that group. I don't want to tell my little kids about "alternative lifestyles" unless we're talking about the Munchkins in the "Wizard of Oz."

I think both Dick and Jane would agree that we should all back off and give the kids a break. Let's bring back childhood in America, okay? No more "diversity" books for kindergarteners. No more bare midriffs for nine-year-old girls. No more gold chains for boys going into third grade. Got it? Let's work together on this.

The world is a tough, nasty place and children will learn that soon enough. Shouldn't we make their first years fun years, free of political and social agendas? Why do some little kids these days look like Britney Spears and Kid Rock? What the deuce is wrong with us?

Summing up, Dick likes Jane and that's enough for six-year-olds. Larry and Bruce can wait a few years.

Torog Reviewed by Torog on 05-13-2005. Don't Kid Around in the Classroom Don't Kid Around in the Classroom By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com Thursday, May 12, 2005 http://billoreilly.com/currentarticle Think back to when you were six years old. What was your world like? Mine consisted of playing baseball, cowboys and Indians (I didn't know from Native Americans), and watching a goofy guy named Howdy Doody on TV. That filled much of my leisure time. In school, a glaring nun named Sister Lurana taught me to read 'Dick and Jane' stories. I had a book that Rating: 5

[Hydrizzle]

Unfortunately, it's been proven that Bill O'Reiley is fullof shit, so why even read that? Besises, he's a coward, won't take any guests that could make a good argument. If anyone starts making sense, he dumps them. He refuses to accept challenges from many people because he knows he's not that good of a debater.

I do agree that political correctness has gotten out of hand, lol, i remember watching "A Christmas Carol", Thier family consisted of Whites, Blacks, 1 asian and 1 hispanic! Tell me how the fuck that is supposed to happen in 1800's England? WTF is wrong with people?

Kids need to learn about gayness early so they can make fun of other kids for being gay in 1st grade.

[kuulbns]

a recent study shows that homosexuality is biological, not choice. While I respect Torog's right to his opinion I do not agree with it. Tired of hearing, and trying to ignore homophobes. I'm sorry, you are wrong. I know a young man, grew up being the "real boy", went into the service, did his time, He happens to be gay. He fought it his whole life. He tried religion, and all the bunk. Finally after trying to kill himself because of the shame, (an act he nearly suceeded at) He got some help. Because his Mother did not disown him, he'll cope. Unfortunately his Father told him he should be dead. He's a hard working young man, (works for our gov't by the way), clean, quiet and well mannered. He doesn't smoke, drink, or engage in promiscuity. I happen to Love him, he's my son. He's also a much better person than I am. I don't bash long haired, hippy, pot smoking Grandpa's, (that happen to be republican) Or their non-christian spouses. (I'm a born again Christian). To each his own life. At judgement you will not be asked to answer for anyone but yourself, I will answer, I love my son.

[Esoteric416]

a recent study shows that homosexuality is biological, not choice. While I respect Torog's right to his opinion I do not agree with it. Tired of hearing, and trying to ignore homophobes. I'm sorry, you are wrong. I know a young man, grew up being the "real boy", went into the service, did his time, He happens to be gay. He fought it his whole life. He tried religion, and all the bunk. Finally after trying to kill himself because of the shame, (an act he nearly suceeded at) He got some help. Because his Mother did not disown him, he'll cope. Unfortunately his Father told him he should be dead. He's a hard working young man, (works for our gov't by the way), clean, quiet and well mannered. He doesn't smoke, drink, or engage in promiscuity. I happen to Love him, he's my son. He's also a much better person than I am. I don't bash long haired, hippy, pot smoking Grandpa's, (that happen to be republican) Or their non-christian spouses. (I'm a born again Christian). To each his own life. At judgement you will not be asked to answer for anyone but yourself, I will answer, I love my son.

You are the type of religeous person this country need not raving lunatics like Torog.
I salute you for standing by your son

[kuulbns]

thank you, I've seen a lot of things here that made me afraid to say anything, to stand up for my son. I really appreciate your comments, it helps.

[bhallg2k]

Gotta love it when Bill "Felafel" O'Reilly talks about moral values.

I don't think I'll ever understand why teaching tolerance in a bad thing.

And, kuulbns, I don't want to say your son is lucky because it sounds like he's gone through more than his share of crap for who he is. But I do think he's lucky to have a father like you. I'm not gay, but if I was, it's highly unlikely my father would be the same way.

[EverydayJunglist]

kuulbns,keep on standing up for what is right. Homophobics are probably insecure about themselves in someway and that is why they lash out. Peoples sexual preference is their own choice,and i commend you for staying by your son in his choices.

[sensiskunk]

Bill Oreilly should be banned from publicly speaking. Everything that comes out of his mouth is complete and udder BS. He doesnt accept other peoples opinions, and doesnt care about the REAL truth. He is a homophobic prick who is scared of accepting reality. How can ppl listen and actually believe what he is saying? To me, thats practically unbelievable. I have enormous respect for Kuulbns, because while people like Bill Oreilly are tying to bash and manipulate homosexuals for what they are, and cant change, Kuulbns sticks with what he believes and cherishes, his son. You are a true MAN Kuulbns, and for that I applaud you! I hope your son feels better about himself, because GOD knows he should! There is NO reason why gays should be outcasted from society just because they are different, EVERYONE is different in their own way, and thats reality, if you cant accept that, get some fucking therapy, lol!

[kuulbns]

thank you all for your kindness. I am However, His Mother. I appreciate being called a "man" as I take it in the context it was meant. I'm merely a middle aged Granny, that knows we all have something about us that others may not like. There are some wonderful people here, and as I said, nothing personal to Torog, sometimes his views can hurt. Live and let live, so many nice people here, Stoners tend to think deeply (lol, when they're not laughing!). Bless ya all

[makor01]