It seems that President Obama’s intended Back-to School speech has caused a bit of an uproar across the nation. All of this, taking place prior to the speech’s Tuesday morning delivery. Parent’s are concerned that the speech will somehow indoctrinate their children in “socialist” values. In response, many school districts have offered parents an opportunity to “opt out” of the speech for their children. This proves yet another disappointing millstone for the neck of America’s future. It is perhaps sophomoric even to mention that a staunch aversion to opposing viewpoints leaves little hope for ever arriving at a sound understanding of one’s own beliefs. I digress.
I am inclined to believe that all politicians are silver tongued devils. Democrat. Republican. The differences are superficial. I did not vote for President Obama, and I don’t tend to agree with his economic strategies or his social policies…but I have no problem whatsoever with his speech. Upon reading the transcript, I found not one thing, even linguistically contrived, to be concerned about. There is no underlying “socialist” agenda to promoting hard work, accountability and education. From start to finish, it could just as easily be delivered by Ronald Regan. It begs to question whether the objectors read it; or if they can read at all. If they had (or could) they would fine the speech is very conservative in nature, because it promotes personal accountability for one’s own actions and responsibility for one’s own success. Whether the president will hold individuals to that at the end of the day, remains to be seen. I say, “bravo!” I am personally inspired.
Here is a link to the Full Text of the intended speech.
A note: Politics are such a bore to me, but I may, from time to time, feel the need to mention something in their regard. I have little intention of creating an arena for insular sword-and-buckling. If you would like to have an inane dual of the political minds, please do it elsewhere. I believe with much fervor, in our First Amendment rights, and if you are so inclined, I urge you to start a blog where you are most free to exercise them. For the sake of those who prefer to reflect on things worthwhile, on this particular matter, they will not be entertained here.
