Of Interest: Obama's Education Speech

Of particular interest today is the letter that went home to school children today. Our principal loves to keep the lines of communication open and clear, so we always get letters sent home to us. Last time we got one I believe it was detailing Hurricane Ike...and then we had one about the new state law demanding to know everyone's race. Anyway, today's letter was intriguing. Apparently, parents in our school district were upset and alarmed- because President Obama is giving a speech to the nation about the importance of education on Tuesday. They did not want their precious babies seeing this video (which would be broadcasted during school).

Now if the teachers were miffed that would be fine. Their classroom time is being interrupted. However, I can't understand...can't possibly fathom why regular people are up in arms about this address. I hate to sound ignorant, but I just don't care that much. Let the video play- you can choose to watch it or not.

Our superintendent wanted to clear up the issue by simply stating that the video would be displayed in school. Of added interest, I heard a few "Obama is the antichrist" arguments today...I love my country.

Less political, more personal. Today was great on the whole. I am feeling a bit stressed about my quizzes, tests, and debate tomorrow. Unlike sports and performance activities, with debate you can always read more and write more and prepare more. Unlike sports and performance activities, each debate is different and I never grow complacent. Because we debaters deal with the art of language, we are always surprised because words bend at one's will. You may be amazingly persuasive and sharp, but you can always lose if the other team is both skilled and prepared.

I cannot stress preparation and anticipation enough.

I have to do my exercise now, then study for my math test, then all this other crap. Peace out.