Just when you think they have sunk as low as they can go.......................................... My husband and I were born and raised in Iowa. Our sons were born and raised in Iowa. They left to go to college in other places, but I have always hoped that, maybe, someday they would return to raise their families here. I am certain now with all of this crazy, mean legislation that is coming from this administration and this legislature they will not return and even more young families will leave. More's the pity.
Apr 15, 2023·edited Apr 15, 2023Liked by Robert Leonard
Don't forget Iowans will do the right thing, as stated by our Governor. Since the State now wants the parents to have control over their children's education, what if I don't want my child to take theses courses? What will the duration of the course be? No certification is a concern. Who will be conducting these courses? And your point of what classes will be replaced by these courses. Just when you think they can't do anymore harm to the educational system they find a way to step lower.
Another post of clarity. Don't get distracted by the policy debate. This is pure power politics and demands a full-throated, powerful, movement building response. Leonard is always ready with that response.
WHAT? No parent choice now? Since I appreciate the original intent and strict reading of the 2nd amendment (contrary to the POTUS view), I can "support" the House bill if and only if it is accompanied with a requirement that all school students in the hunter safety course are given hunting licenses and are automatically enlisted into a US military branch with required minimum of two years of service, as they will then constitute a well-regulated militia. Also it is good to learn goose-stepping in those early years, and perhaps this will become another competitive school sport with state championships, etc.
One other question is whether parents will have the option of dismissing their kids from attending this hunter “training” or not. You know, because rights of parental “choice” and all. Or will the Republicans make this a big government mandate.
I grew up on a farm. I know hunters. I’m not anti-gun per se, but this makes me furious!!!!
Don’t say gay; say guns?!?!?!
I am speechless at the attempt to put guns anywhere near schools.
Gun safety is important, but it does not belong in schools!!!!!!
Iowa will be receiving national attention, but the wrong kind. These proposed gun policies will be highlighted on SNL, sooner than later.
Just when you think they have sunk as low as they can go.......................................... My husband and I were born and raised in Iowa. Our sons were born and raised in Iowa. They left to go to college in other places, but I have always hoped that, maybe, someday they would return to raise their families here. I am certain now with all of this crazy, mean legislation that is coming from this administration and this legislature they will not return and even more young families will leave. More's the pity.
Don't forget Iowans will do the right thing, as stated by our Governor. Since the State now wants the parents to have control over their children's education, what if I don't want my child to take theses courses? What will the duration of the course be? No certification is a concern. Who will be conducting these courses? And your point of what classes will be replaced by these courses. Just when you think they can't do anymore harm to the educational system they find a way to step lower.
I am beyond sad about the direction our state is headed. Vote like it matters people, because it does.
Another post of clarity. Don't get distracted by the policy debate. This is pure power politics and demands a full-throated, powerful, movement building response. Leonard is always ready with that response.
The NYT link is excellent. . . balanced, compelling. Thank you.
The Kansas legislature passed a similar bill that the governor just vetoed. They’ll likely override it.
WHAT? No parent choice now? Since I appreciate the original intent and strict reading of the 2nd amendment (contrary to the POTUS view), I can "support" the House bill if and only if it is accompanied with a requirement that all school students in the hunter safety course are given hunting licenses and are automatically enlisted into a US military branch with required minimum of two years of service, as they will then constitute a well-regulated militia. Also it is good to learn goose-stepping in those early years, and perhaps this will become another competitive school sport with state championships, etc.
Get ‘em while they’re young, huh? Putrid.
One other question is whether parents will have the option of dismissing their kids from attending this hunter “training” or not. You know, because rights of parental “choice” and all. Or will the Republicans make this a big government mandate.