On Three Occasions In Two Weeks, WashPost Staffers Attacked Homeschooler-Friendly 'Tebow Bill'
Sheesh! What have taxpaying homeschooling parents ever done to the Washington Post?
There's a bill working its way through the Virginia General Assembly that would, if passed, require that public high schools in the Old Dominion allow homeschooled children to try out for athletic teams for the school which they would attend were they enrolled in the public school system. Post staffer Anita Kumar reported on the issue in the February 6 paper. In the two weeks since then, Washington Post staffers and editors published three separate opinion pieces against the HB947, nicknamed the "Tebow Bill."
A search of the Post's website and the Nexis database for "Tebow bill" from February 6 through today yielded no opinion pieces published in favor of the bill, although two brief letters to the editor were published in favor of the legislation.
The anti-"Tebow Bill" columns in order of their print publication are:
- Metro section columnist John Kelly's February 7 column "Virginia homeschoolers can't have their cake and eat it too."
- The Washington Post's editorial board's February 18 item, "The playing field: Home-schoolers on public school teams is not the answer."
- Washington Post sports reporter Preston Williams's February 19 Outlook section piece, "If you suit up for a school, you should sit in its classrooms, too"
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If you pay taxes in the district
Submitted by nonncom on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 5:54pm.
and choose to home school, you should also get to utilize the facilities that your taxes help support....drama class, football, baseball, etc....think of it as a bargain......they are only using a fraction of the resources available for the buck....a win for the local school system....
I believe this is true
Submitted by ahusser on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:52pm.
My sister is an administrator in a Catholic School in Minnesota.
The State provides textbooks, transportation and a school nurse to the school. It is in the states best interest to do so as such schools save the state school system oodles of money. I applaud the that state for its enlightenment.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
ahusser*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:06pm.
La is a very Christian state and we have many Catholic Schools to circumvent the deplorable public school system here. All these attacks on the Church may have inspired this incident....http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2012/02/investigators_suspect_arson_in.html
note in the article, the first thing the Church did was set up child care for working parents until the school reopens. See, this is Mardi Gras season, a time based on culture and religion. We do not yet know the motive for this, but odd that it should happen 2 days prior to Lent.
Hi Cajun2
Submitted by ahusser on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:13pm.
The state of Maryland, where I live, doesn't provide squat to Catholic schools that I know of even though the founding of Maryland was by Catholics for Catholics.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
If you're home schooling because ...
Submitted by Newsbubba on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 5:56pm.
... of the school that they should be attending, exactly why would you even want to have them practice and play sports with the dumbest kids in that school?
There are plenty of club sports teams nowadays. So many, in fact, that some of the better soccer, baseball, and basketball players who attend public school choose not to even play with their crappy school teams because it detracts from their time and effort on select club teams.
So pass a bill that they will get a refund from the state for not using their crappy schools, and use the money to let them try out and play on a really good team.
Here's The Answer
Submitted by Winghunter on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 6:00pm.
Forensic Psychiatrist Explains the Madness of (Modern) Liberalism http://t.co/zoDKXZt
Left Turn: How Liberal Media Bias Distorts the American Mind http://t.co/fgKKJq3
"At the core of liberalism is the spoiled child - miserable, as all spoiled children are, unsatisfied, demanding, ill disciplined, despotic, and useless. Liberalism is the philosophy of sniveling brats." - P.J. O'Rourke
There's already a Tebow Law on the books in Florida
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 6:12pm.
And why not? Parents pay taxes (as do I, and I have no kids) whether they send their kids to pulic, or private school, or homeschool.
And the reason for this law is EXACTLY for Tim Tebow's situation.....many kids earn athletic scholarships to college via the public school systems' athletic programs. To penalize a kid's opportunity in this regard is criminal.
These snotty liberals just can't stand the wholesome role model Tim Tebow is. On behalf of Gator Nation, screw them!!!!!!!!
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I hope I've made your day
Submitted by Ken Shepherd on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 6:25pm.
I hope I've made your day with this post, although it's only tangentially related to Tebow. :)
But even if one disagrees with the Tebow Bill, I hope they can see unnecessary roughness by the Post. I mean, a Metro columnist, a sports reporter (not a columnist, a reporter) and the editorial board, weighing in on an issue that, if I'm not mistaken, will mean little if any real financial cost to the taxpayers of Virginia. In fact, local schools may benefit with homeschooler parents getting plugged into the booster clubs for the football teams and the like.
Thank you, Ken
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 6:48pm.
Truly. Tebow threads always make my day....particularly in this dreary off season.
Maybe you should send the Post a little note.....they're a day late and a dollar short, aren't they?
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Ken
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 7:48pm.
The CBS affiliate in Roanoke, WDBJ, aired a story last week about a kid in Franklin County that was wanting to play on the county's high school soccer team and a boy in Roanoke wanting to play football. Both were home schooled and only wanted the chance to make the team. They did a pretty fair job of showing the kid's side of the story.
If you watch the clip, listen to the school supt. She says the students have told her that they wouldn't like it if an "unknown" person showed up for the tryouts. I wonder how they react to kids moving in from other areas? And don't coaches usually want to have a large pool of talent to choose from?
That was close!
Submitted by Newsbubba on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 7:07pm.
Good thing that you dropped the "b" in "public" (above) instead of the "l".
You could have never run for president!
Yowza, Bubba!
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:15pm.
LOL, I remember some bureaucrat here in Broward who had a whole bunch of "pubic" brochures published at great taxpayer cost some years ago.
Not so sure about the President thing, Clinton did okay (as did JFK)....but I'm not a male hound dog, so <>.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Not too bad.
Submitted by ant on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:35pm.
According to 'Weasel Zippers', the White House has reported that Biden will be visiting "Road Island". Must be one of those missing 7 extra States.
Tim Tebow - guaranteed to wad the panties of any liberal.
Submitted by drsamherman on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 6:36pm.
There are not many examples of such sensory-associated conversion disorder like Tim Tebow, Alan West or Sarah Palin to liberals. They simultaneously go into seizures.
Wait ~ I thought that was "situational depression"?
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 6:51pm.
Whatever it's called, I love it.
I am, however, super-bummed that Allen got redistricted. But I'm still going to send him $$. His "replacement" is a hack, dammit. That's presuming the little career politician will get elected, he's already dropped out of the Senate race due to lack of support. I really wish Allen would run against Bill Nelson in the Senate, but I'm still counting on him being the dark horse (is that racist? Allen would laugh, you know) for the VP slot.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Very true! Forgive the psychiatry lecture:
Submitted by drsamherman on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:06pm.
The psychological reaction is situational depression.
The physical manifestations the complex are referred to as conversion disorder. It's akin to what those teenagers in upstate New York are suffering, and the purported "mass hysteria" equivalent to the Salem witch trials, if they were not indeed underpinned by ergot poisoning.
Sorry to hear you are losing Col. West. We don't know the map yet, but we may also be in a new district if the bonehead judge in San Antonio has his way. We would potentially go over to one of the dumbest Democrats in the House. I think he is not allowed to take laxatives because it affects his IQ.
Really, Sam!
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:32pm.
Beverage alert was MISSING on your last sentence there, fella.
That's a totally quotable phrase. Tag-worthy, in fact. [Insert Democrat Name Here]. I think he is not allowed to take laxatives because it affects his IQ.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
okay drsam*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:57pm.
That was the best line of the day. You deserve a thank you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w58XVr5YE8w
J & Caj: enjoying a good Cabernet & thanks for music!
Submitted by drsamherman on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:21am.
We (Mrs Sam & yours truly) enjoyed the video!
enjoy drsam*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:41am.
We party for Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. But then on Ash Wednesday, we once again become good Catholics....;-)
The Courir de Mardi Gras is a cajun tradition unlike the "carnival" of New Orleans. The Courir is hundreds of years old and still practiced today in cajun land. The participants ride horseback and wear traditional costumes. They ride to "rich" peoples homes where they are allowed to "chase chickens" to catch for a gumbo. They party until midnight. Here is a view. Notice the interesting costumes...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQpU5v55DCs&feature=related
There is a song called Les Capitan which is the theme for the courir. It tells of the purpose and the reason behind the courir. It is similar to boxers day in Canada. The very poor cajuns had one day where they were treated to food, drink, and music by the "rich" landowners in order to celebrate the last time before Lentin season begins.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mstYsUcDRD4&feature=related
Enjoy drsam...sorry but its in French...LOL
Dumbest Dem in the House
Submitted by Unsane on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:45pm.
Be thankful you aren't in Doggett's district. That f-ing clown.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
I'd be curious to see who
Submitted by balboa on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 7:08pm.
I'd be curious to see who first suggested this bill. I'm guessing a football coach with a lot of home-schooled giants in his district.
Keep guessing,
Submitted by HockeyKid on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:01pm.
though I doubt you'll ever get close.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Hmm...you? You were the one
Submitted by balboa on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:40pm.
Hmm...you? You were the one who proposed it?
sorry balboa*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:27pm.
Some NBers may find your comments amusing but I find them pitiable.
You don't think this is a
Submitted by balboa on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:43pm.
You don't think this is a result of someone realizing there might be an untapped resource out there? Or an opposing coach not liking his team getting beaten by a team with a home-schooled kid?
Okay, bal.....
Submitted by Blonde on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:05pm.
Tell us why this isn't a good idea.
The parents pay (directly or indirectly) property taxes to fund public education. So WHY, in your opinion...is this a bad thing to do?
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Uh, I never said it was a bad
Submitted by balboa on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 11:42pm.
Uh, I never said it was a bad idea. What do I care if a home-schooled kid gets to play for a public school. I was speculating on who first came up with the idea.
Here is why balboa*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:19am.
The decline of quality of public education and the liberal indoctrination of our kids has caused a huge increase in the number of kids being homeschooled. It is finally being addressed. There is nothing wrong with homeschooled kids being introduced to athletics. In fact, it helps kids with exercise, discipline, learning to be part of a "team", and reaping rewards from hard work. What could be wrong with that?
Again, I never said it was a
Submitted by balboa on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 8:55am.
Again, I never said it was a bad idea.
I see
Submitted by ant on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 8:38pm.
But it's A-okay to school and support the Mexican trespassers.
Of course the WP wants your kid in a government classroom
Submitted by Dave. on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:39pm.
How can the left indoctinate them about the wonders of communism if they can't get their claws into them?
How can they condition them that it's okay for some government goon to take their lunch away and give them chicken nuggets made from God knows what, and prepared by some fat SEIU goon if you keep them at home?
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
On education and Tebow
Submitted by Unsane on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 9:50pm.
I can't see why public schools don't like this idea. Their raison d'etre is to train athletes after all, not educating students.
As for the slams on Tebow: the man can win the next five Super Bowls in a row and they will still hate his guts. Fine. May Tebow keep right on being Tebow, not missing a beat.
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)