OMO! "Let's Get Retarded"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezrUd8xH0gQ

When Glen Beck aired a video used for a Swedish documentary, I was not at all surprised, but I was infuriated. Clearly our teaching standards have hit an all time low. Anyone can watch this and understand why our Public Schools are failing. This video is a classic example of someone telling children how to think, as opposed to teaching them how to think for themselves. The whole purpose of education is not to create mini clones, but to inspire and foster our children; to encourage free thought, stimulate debate, and generate new ideas. Ms. Harris, you are an epic failure. Do not collect $200, do not pass GO. In fact, head straight back to College because you need an education.

Playing Devil’s advocate, Harris very well may have criticized Barack Obama too; however I somehow doubt that would have been edited. Regardless, calling a student out and putting them on the spot because their father is in the military, is deplorable. As a military wife, I know full well the emotional struggles our children endure. If they haven’t provided special training, I would bank on the fact that Cumberland County Schools have, at minimum, encouraged their teachers to be sensitive in the classroom.
Shame on you Ms. Harris for your lack of judgment! On your return to college, please ensure that you enroll in a few Psychology courses, since common sense manners go right over your head.

You may also want to take a few History courses while you’re at it; specifically those which study Martin Luther King Jr. and the wars Americans have fought in. Hearing ‘that’s a good answer too’ when a student said he would vote for Barack because he wanted a black president, made me want to puke. Ms. Harris, Dr. King did not fight for one man to be chosen over another because of his race. He fought for equality. He dreamt of a world where his children would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. Tell me, did you instill in your students that it’s a good idea to vote for someone because of their looks? WOW! That’s the epitome of Idiocracy.

I am astounded by the blatant stupidity you exhibited in the classroom. Ms. Harris, I have to say, you sicken me. Over 600,000 individuals have died for America . . . DIED, Ms. Harris. Whether they fought for its creation, its ideals, or its freedoms, which by the way include the right to vote, their deaths should not be treated lightly. The right to vote is a duty and an honor. It should be done so responsibly. Voting for someone because they are a man, they are from your home state, they look pretty, or any other superficial, cockamamie, reason is never a good answer! Smart people vote on principles, character, track records. Anyone who votes based on looks need not apply.

Lastly, Public school system or not, it is never acceptable to say “Oh Jesus!” or “Oh Lord!” in the classroom. It is offensive and intimidating; counterproductive to stimulating an honest conversation or debate. So, before you leave your grade school classroom for college, how about washing your mouth out too.

Not only would I ensure my child would never sit in your class again, I would make it my mission to end your career. Both you and the school hold accountability for this mess. I hope the school makes the appropriate determination to take corrective action by telling you not to let the door hit you on the way out.