Bad V. Good wrote on Oct 28, 2007 1:28 PM:
" Bad meaning bad or bad meaning good?
Typical that in SO ILL one that will stand for their rights against (gasp) A-THOR-Eh_TAAY is deemed less of an American.
Some one needs to give a civic lesson somewheres around Sesser-Valier. "
for heaven sake's is an axiom? wrote on Oct 28, 2007 7:24 AM:
" Good grief??? Surely you jest or maybe your an alien and you've only just arrived. There is no "good" grief. And your worried about bad spelling? Whasup with that? Get a grip and come back after. I'm wondering if possible record all this dogged discourse oughta be labeled Porch Talking, or whatever. HMmmm. Whatever sounds better. "
Good Grief! wrote on Oct 27, 2007 6:07 PM:
" THEIR - NOT Thier
They're - They are
There - Over there! "
Realist wrote on Oct 27, 2007 4:45 PM:
" Please!! Can the intelligent people not see what kind of children this produces? When parents do not teach their children at home to respect their higher authorities, their children learn not to respect anyone. This is why the children in schools today can not be disciplined. The parents have stepped in where they do not belong. There are bad people in all jobs, but most are trying to do their job right and teach the children respect for others. Was it really his wiener dog that meant that much to him or was he trying to get by with something? I'm sorry for children that need the attention so much, that they will go to any links to get it. Evidently he's lacking attention else where. This might seem like a minor thing, but if we keep letting our children by with all the little minor things they will grow up in this world thinking they can get by with anything. If you don't believe it, read the story about the Cavaletto lady that was murdered at random by a 27 year old boy that had no motive and showed no remorse. Be careful parents, be very careful, you may be reading about your child in a much bigger situation. Let the teachers do their jobs and be very thankful for them. Sometimes a teacher is all a student has for guidance. "
111 wrote on Oct 25, 2007 8:09 AM:
" If teacher had to take a RANDOM DRUG TEST there would really be a shortage of teacher's then. And leave the girls vollyball uniforms alone. I like em there sexy. Ask the sesser mayor. "
to: imalookin wrote on Oct 24, 2007 3:44 PM:
" OUCH "
at the popes behest (not really) wrote on Oct 24, 2007 10:31 AM:
" I truly believe religion is a method to control rather than one of actuall sprirtusallity. Relying explicitly on the bible for religious history leaves the less studious amongst us coming up short. "
re SV teacher wrote on Oct 24, 2007 8:27 AM:
" I think you just proved thier point! "
Matthew 6:5-6 HOLY BIBLE wrote on Oct 24, 2007 6:37 AM:
" And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.... When thou prayest, enter into thou closet and when thou has shut thy door, pray to thy father which is in secret... "
Re: Morons wrote on Oct 23, 2007 5:36 PM:
" I love how everyone's argument seems to be "There is a lot more important things going on in the world right now." You are no better than the people traveling 85 in a 65 MPH zone and tell the cop that you are a tax paying citizen, you pay their salary, and that harsher crimes are being committed. A rule is a rule, a law is a law. All rules and laws should be enforced, regardless of how petty you may believe it is. "
just another thought wrote on Oct 23, 2007 2:53 PM:
" The bible illustrated by Dore occupied many of my hours--and I think probably gave me many nightmares. E. Roosevelt "
just a dreamer wrote on Oct 23, 2007 2:47 PM:
" Imagine there's no heavan,It's easy if you try, No hell below us,Above us only sky. Imagine allthe people living for today. Imagine there's no country,It isn't hard to do. Nothing to kill or die for,and no religion, too.Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. Someday I hope You'll join us,and the world will be as one. J. Lennon "
its me again, wrote on Oct 23, 2007 12:39 PM:
" The school should be ashamed of itself. They have other things to worry about...
They serve bad food and need worry about the students getting ready for life. They were not hired to teach fashion or police it! Get back to work.
"
thought for the day wrote on Oct 23, 2007 10:30 AM:
" Christianity persecuted,tortured, and burned. Like a hound it tracked the very scent of heresy. It kindled wars,and nursed furious hatreds and ambitions. It sanctified, quite like Mohammedanism, extermination and tyranny. G Santayana philosipher "
opinions opinions wrote on Oct 23, 2007 8:36 AM:
" Proud militia person believes her opinion, or is it his, is the only one that counts. Prouds assumption she's/he's at a higher level of intelligence is a mark of proud's idiocy. Some where it sez each and every one of us has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. No where does it say prudes gay* old opinion is any more entitled than ours. (*happy) I'm with proud on the football boyz praying in locker room whether it's against the law or not, but then I'm for legalizing pot too. So go figure. In the end. (if there is one) I guess I'm as odd ball as are you proud? "
play ballI wrote on Oct 23, 2007 8:26 AM:
" I played ball. Coach always said a prayer before the game. I participated in the prayer, but I bet if I refused I would not have got to play. You can say it is volentary all you want.I don't think it is. "
Re Proud Militia wrote on Oct 22, 2007 10:34 PM:
" Whether a football coach leads a prayer or not matters not as for as winning the game or a player not getting injured goes. If it did every team would do it and every team would win and there would never be any game related injuries. Past that. Pre game praying may be a help for some, and if it is. I doubt it's game related. "
your confused about prayer in school wrote on Oct 19, 2007 8:23 PM:
" A moment of silence in a secular school is exactly that. During that moment youngsters may or may not mumble or think a prayer. Call that moment a prayerful one if you like, but actually knowing whats going on in any kids mind at any given time probably even alludes Sylvia Brown (I'm kidding). I know religion helps a lot of people get through the day, and that's why I say religion is a good thing for people who need it, but not in our public school systems. "
re: Another Comment wrote on Oct 19, 2007 11:13 AM:
" I would like for you site this so-called school policy on prayer. You can't, because it's in your head. If fact, the state has mandated a daily moment of silence for each student to reflect on their day....or....guess what? PRAY!!!!
Do your homework. "
ED wrote on Oct 19, 2007 7:18 AM:
" What did Forest Gump say ? stupid is as stupid does. Sorry kids. "
Interesting wrote on Oct 19, 2007 2:19 AM:
" I don't have a dog in this fight,but I felt compelled to put in my "two cents" worth, none the less. I read all the posts,including WSR's. It made sense to me.Although I may not agree 100%. Then I read the reply. It made little to no sense at all. I don't understand how G.W. and Karl Rove were brought into this.Then this person asks what any of this had to do with that..it's getting confusing. Said person makes no sense at all, then questions someone else?? If you can follow this,you can see he or she is the one totally off track.Pea Brain would be appropriate description. "
RE: RE: Prayer wrote on Oct 18, 2007 5:40 PM:
" By "south" of I mean high schools in southern Illinois. Not sure where you are going with the cheap shot about my religion, and my political affiliation (or lack thereof) has nothing to do with this. My point was if students had rather not take part in the prayer, they don't have to. "
RE to Rich folk wrote on Oct 18, 2007 4:51 PM:
" I question your wealth but if by chance you are wealthy,have you ever heard the saying...there is one thing that money can't buy...that is class. You seem to fit this saying very well. "
re prayer wrote on Oct 18, 2007 3:47 PM:
" I noticed you mentioned the south. Do you believe southerners are more prayerful than Yankees are. And. Were you and your family democrats before Johnson's civil rights act passed back in 1964. I'm assuming your a republican. I expect you will(or not) come back saying your a christian and vote your conscience. While I don't and won't doubt your sincerity. I certainly question your religion's validity what ever type religion it is. "
Ho Ho Ho Jugs wrote on Oct 18, 2007 3:17 PM:
" It ain't even xmas yet let alone turkey day and the juggalos are already making plans to come back. Couldn't you jugglers have kept it a secrete till spring or maybe the 4th of July even. The anti jugs will get steamed up early and instead of your only ruining the anti jugs Summer. It appears your gonna ruin their whole year. Unintentionally of course. "
cyanide wrote on Oct 18, 2007 11:59 AM:
" in regards to prayers comments no they cant pray when and where they choose because doing that will become a disruptive act. as long as they are surrounded by like minded individuals and its not during normal school hours than yes they can pray in the school but in the class or in the lockerroom before a game is totally unacceptable. "
Franklin wrote on Oct 18, 2007 11:55 AM:
" I agree, why not auction it off since this is breast cancer awareness week. Create a positive feeling over this and then laugh it off. This should not have been made into a story, that is for sure. "
GATHERING OF THE JUGGALOOOOOS! wrote on Oct 18, 2007 10:27 AM:
" YAY! they announced it on MONDAY! august 7-12th i believe! get off this kids case and channel all yuor hate twards the juggalos! societys scapegoats! i dont understand this world sometimes....you know why we dont clone babies? cause it raises moral questions of being god, or who gets to choose when a clone is made wrong and to kill it....IN THE SAME WAY if we start banning peoples clothing cause it is "distracting" and "interrupting" the school day where is the line? are you gunna then prohibit the "goths" from black makeup, or cheerleaders from skirts and glitter or what about FAT people? SOME people consider FAT people "distracting or gross" which IS INTERRUPTIVE! where do you draw the line IL? "
Prayer wrote on Oct 18, 2007 9:29 AM:
" What we have here is lot of people spouting off about rules that they have NO knowledge of. Of COURSE prayer in school is allowed. There are FCA chapters in almost every high school in the south. The key words are extra-curricular and voluntary. Prayer should never be mandatory, but it is certainly the right of ANY student or faculty member to pray when and where they so choose. "
they just cant see wrote on Oct 17, 2007 10:24 PM:
" Rules are rules. I didn't make them. You people say we have to follow them. Then stop the prayer in school, It is illegal, they are breaking the rules,they should be punished, sorry that's the way the law is. I didn't make this law but it should be followed. remember your the ones saying follow all rules right or wrong. You are no better than anyone else,so don't bend this rule. "
sorry wrote on Oct 17, 2007 10:13 PM:
" rules are rules he shouldn't break them save your prayer for church. No prayer in school is the law. "
cyanide wrote on Oct 17, 2007 5:32 PM:
" schools are a government institution there should be no prayer at all, unless every single religion is represented which would just be a waste of state and federal money. lest we forget there is supposed to a seperation of church and state. "
re re prayer wrote on Oct 17, 2007 4:32 PM:
" Who are you to decide what another person can or can't do regarding prayer or are anything else. I say we have way to many people like you who think their way of thinking and or opinion rules. I also say both of you are slow and neither of you really know what its all about. But then again your in line with sorta the way the majority of Americans feel about religion and prayer. I say sorta because there's so many protestant denominations to have a say in the way it works. Might as well add Catholics, Baptists, Christian Scientists, Scientologists, The Unity Church, Mormons, Quakers, Jehovah's witness, and others to the mix of who determine how religion is suppose to be practiced. "
RE: prayer wrote on Oct 17, 2007 1:31 PM:
" You want the teacher to be investigated, or you are a strong believer in prayer? Because you can't do both. "
RE: scottc wrote on Oct 17, 2007 1:30 PM:
" No.
And learn to spell, idiot "
to converse on porch wrote on Oct 16, 2007 11:24 PM:
" Why don't you go knock on his door and ask him if that conversation went on? "
prayer wrote on Oct 16, 2007 11:21 PM:
" So a coach leads prayer outside of the school not in the locker room. Isn't that still school property? Isn't he part of the facualty? Now, I am all for prayer, it is a good thing. But the coach is breaking the rules. There is no prayer at school inside or out , no facualty member should be involved in it at all. This coach should be punished for breaking the rule. But he will not because rules are made to be bent and what is good for one is not another. I realy think this preaching coach should be investigated. Sorry but rules are rules. "
Sesser wrote on Oct 16, 2007 8:48 PM:
" Do yor parents know what your posting, hopefully not. Keep it up though,you are showing the world what they and the school are teaching you. I am sure you don't know how foolish you sound, but then I guess you can't help it, it was how you were raised. So all you future Rocket scientists. Keep up the intellect the space program needs you. I am sure your friends will be saying hello as your checking out thier supplies from Wal Mart. With this said have a wonderful day and keep on posting, so we can see if you are advancing any in your education. GOOD DAY! "
RE: 350 miles away wrote on Oct 15, 2007 6:30 PM:
" I'm sure for every moron in Kansas City that is "proud" of this loser, there are 15 people who say "Wow, that kid is a moron. Hope they take it to court and get laughed out"
And to the "Chicago teacher," just because it isn't a city of 8 million people doesn't mean it is any less of a school. I'm sure you are some education major flunkie who is teaching in some ghetto school in Chicago, bringing home that fat $900 paycheck every other week. "
RE: bloke wrote on Oct 15, 2007 6:23 PM:
" That's true. Let him live his life, and then let him serve a few years in prison later in life for taking a baseball bat to some mailboxes at age 29, or his third DUI arrest at age 25. Ignore this petty stuff. "
Fox News Drone wrote on Oct 15, 2007 6:22 PM:
" Uh oh, the liberals are at it again, reading directly from their handbook;
"If you don't have any intelligent argument to make, or you have an issue with putting legible sentences together, blame Fox News." "
bloke wrote on Oct 14, 2007 9:34 PM:
" Can't we just let this sap live out his life? You know we will read about him again on America's Most Wanted. "
Moron's or Mormon's wrote on Oct 13, 2007 10:26 AM:
" Aw Aw again. The Fox News Drones blogging on this site have the two mixed up. "
friend wrote on Oct 13, 2007 2:23 AM:
" These comments are unreal, this is a child "
friend wrote on Oct 13, 2007 2:21 AM:
" Do you people not see the damage the you are doing to a 16 year old child. Grow up and pray that when you have to protect your child that people will act like adults. "
SV alumni wrote on Oct 12, 2007 11:15 AM:
" spelling, infact I have a masters at siu. people are at work and don't have time to spell check their post. obviously you are new to the system. oops i didn't capitalize letters, cry over that wow no punctuation typing too fast "
RE: ASHAMED wrote on Oct 12, 2007 11:12 AM:
" That's because you are a moron.
Move in to this trailer with him. "
ED wrote on Oct 12, 2007 9:54 AM:
" When Sam Walton was alive his slogan was buy american. Now go to wal mart and try to buy american. Did anybody watch 20/20 on tv. Is wal mart good for you. how they force american company's to move there factory;s to china if they want to sell there product in wal-mart store's. The good paying job loss here is greater than the few jobs Wal-mart has created at a much cheaper wage. Now try living without wal-mart it's hard. Someday americans won't have a choice. "
re ketchup enquirer No. 2 wrote on Oct 11, 2007 9:40 AM:
" You asked: What does ketchup have to do with this? I'm undecided about what you meant too. Were you asking about that wordage my use of ketchup was attached to or something other. Either or. Had you been, or if you are, more specific with and in your inquiry. I might be able to come back atcha with an accurate answer. As it stands. Your questioning my use of the word ketchup tell tells you may well need to play ketchup too. "
re SV alumni wrote on Oct 10, 2007 5:28 PM:
"
Hope you get better at spelling before you become a journalist. "
walWal Mart and the seven digit retirement plan wrote on Oct 10, 2007 5:20 PM:
" 7 digits? How much is that young man. "
re Sesserite wrote on Oct 10, 2007 10:25 AM:
" Congragulations you have just shown the whole area the scope of your mentality. I am sure springer is your favorite show and that you watch it faithfully. I dont know who has more intellect, you or the guy that thinks they BBQ the dog. Keep up these great comments,because you are showing the world who is the better person. I believe it is the man on the porch. Just someone who is watching this from the sidelines. "
HMmmmsez wrote on Oct 10, 2007 9:25 AM:
" Catch up, catsup, ketch up, potato or tomota. Ketchup is said to be of Chinese origin and had no tomatoes in it. Catsup is a modification of the word catchup. Either or. I pinned ketchup to suit me and not chew. "
hand book wrote on Oct 10, 2007 8:40 AM:
" Uniforms are in order. The handbook is not clear, the principal makes final decision. What is offensive to one is not offensive to another. I am sorry but I find this entire ordeal silly. I see the families side, and I also see the schools side. Give them uniforms and there will be no misunderstandings. "
jobs wrote on Oct 10, 2007 8:34 AM:
" Oh yeh, Wal Mart also uses non union labor to build all thier buildings, mainly from Texas, so sad. "
re truth wrote on Oct 10, 2007 8:19 AM:
" If he has to explain why he wrote Ketchup instead of catch up this is all over your head. "
Truth wrote on Oct 9, 2007 4:05 PM:
" HMmmmsez wrote on Oct 7, 2007 6:22 AM:
" White Trash??? Hey! Stupid. First off. I commend you on your choice of a pseudo. Sense; Yours is obviously oblivious to the fact that some of us don't see eye to eye with you on what you believe to be stupid and or inappropriate. Your personal belief system doesn't give you license to call any or all us whatever. Your doing so was more out of place than the stork you probably think first brought you here. Watch Bill Maher's TV show and play ketchup or remain stuck in the conservative muck. "
What has "ketchup" have to do with this?
"
wake up wrote on Oct 9, 2007 9:11 AM:
" What a world, use your seat belt, wear a helmet,you cant even smoke in your own business. It should be a choice not a law. "
parent of a working student wrote on Oct 8, 2007 11:39 PM:
" I believe Dave has a job and goes to school. More than most kids his age. I also wouldn't blame him if he dropped out of that politically incorrect school and recieved an education elsewere. If from what I have heard I don't think I would want my kids to grow up like the facualty there or the pet students. "
its ok to break this rule wrote on Oct 8, 2007 11:31 PM:
" Isn't prayer banned in public schools? I am not saying prayer is a bad thing. But it isn't supposed to be in school.So I guess if you are making up the rules it is o.k. to pray to GOD before your football games in the locker room. "
WSR wrote on Oct 8, 2007 11:02 PM:
" Reply to Seriously... How can you be so disrespectful and heartless??? Characters like you cease to amaze me. How can a moron like yourself be so cruel and insensitive. It's numb nu#% like you who give us in So. IL a bad name. Thank goodness most of us are not like you. Just remember...what goes around comes around. I'm quite certain "these two on the porch" hold themselves to much higher standards than you do. "
Homer wrote on Oct 8, 2007 9:22 PM:
" I believe the school made this a distraction. Now its an atrraction. "
Ha Ha wrote on Oct 8, 2007 9:06 PM:
" Way to go David, sounds like you have upset everyone over nothing.Keep up the good work.I think you are going to do just fine. The friendly people of Marion. "
tee shirt wrote on Oct 8, 2007 8:49 PM:
" Check out the girls volleyball uniforms. Nothing left for the imagination there. "
OLd SV classmate wrote on Oct 8, 2007 8:45 PM:
" I believe Mr. Clark was the president of my senior class. I also think he did o.k. in school and went on to run his own business. So all you people putting him down, he came from your school and is a product of your teachers. I think he has done as much or more than most of his classmates. "
Sesserite wrote on Oct 4, 2007 3:07 PM:
" Lets get them on Montel or Jerry Springer. Is it any suprise that Illinois is a "blue state"? "
Get over it wrote on Oct 4, 2007 1:48 PM:
" Get it over it people "
What the heck wrote on Oct 4, 2007 11:34 AM:
" Well again, I'm being denied posts by the web nazi's. Way to go morons. "
platform puma wrote on Oct 4, 2007 8:54 AM:
" does he own a dachshund? the article curiously didnt say. somehow i dont see his family being near any animal they couldnt kill with a shotgun. come on southern illinoisan where are the nice fuzzy americana articles that could be written about the area rather than this. "
Lost wrote on Oct 3, 2007 12:25 PM:
" Grow up please..... and what is a Link card and what does it have to do with this story? "
WMT kid wrote on Oct 2, 2007 10:34 PM:
" My mom retired from WalMart a couple of years ago with 22 years. Through the WalMart stock purchase program and profit sharing she is now living off the interest and dividends from the 7 digit amount it was worth. "
To: Ed wrote on Oct 2, 2007 4:48 PM:
" Huh? Wal Mart has created many jobs in communities that need them. They may have driven some businesses out who could not compete, but that is how our system works. I do not know what you mean by they have destroyed American jobs. "
ED wrote on Oct 2, 2007 3:40 PM:
" wal-mart has destroyed american jobs.
"
Landes-Brangle wrote on Oct 1, 2007 11:58 PM:
" Look at the photo, the kid and the father both, no wonder. I'd suggest other organizations such as the student council come forward with statements against this punk. Show that the proper, well adjusted, active in the school activities kids have the correct attitude about this. "
no shame wrote on Oct 1, 2007 9:18 PM:
" What is wrong with shopping at Wal Mart? I make plenty of money, but I like shopping there, for good products at good prices. I don't get it. "
lmao wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:57 PM:
" Toooo funny! Thanks for the laugh, SI. I can just picture the reporter who wrote this pathetic story eatin' it up. "Wow, I'm really onto something here...maybe I'll get a raise so I won't NEED the link card anymore." Thanks again for the laugh! "
SMPK wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:31 PM:
" Yes, because anyone who shops at Wal-Mart automatically has a Link card. Moron. "
jalopy wrote on Oct 1, 2007 1:03 PM:
" Come on. This guy's 15 minutes are up. They should have never occurred. "
trouble maker wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:50 AM:
" Werent our forefathers considered trouble makers? "
everyone wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:46 AM:
" Just do as your told sounds like a perfect world,for a dictator. this is about freedom of speech,human rights,and the way the little things add up to big changes. "
joey wrote on Oct 1, 2007 8:39 AM:
" Your statement and mentality is realy not winning our positive opinion for the school lets all grow up.Concerned parents in Benton. "
SMPK wrote on Sep 30, 2007 11:17 PM:
" Where exactly do you "get the facts"? "
Involved Parent wrote on Sep 30, 2007 3:54 PM:
" I do know what the student said. I get the facts before I make statements. I am not the one who looks like the fool, trust me. The point is that he accomplished his goal and the whole thing is ridiculous. Had the drive by media not jumped on this for the sake of the story, no one would have heard about it. The kids at the school didn't know about it until it was on the news and in the paper. His parents used the work "lawsuit" and the media jumps all over it. Common sense and rationale would put this all to rest. "
arent these kids in school wrote on Sep 29, 2007 8:29 AM:
" I want to know about all these supposed students. why are some on school computers posting things on school time and school property? I quess that that kind of thing is alright out there. hope they are being supervised by a teacher. No maybe thats not a good idea. "
freedom wrote on Sep 29, 2007 8:22 AM:
" It is a freedom thing you wouldnt understand "
go kid go wrote on Sep 29, 2007 6:22 AM:
" I hear you, and I see were you are coming from, dont let them hold you down. You fight for your rights,dont let them tell you you are a kid and dont have any, you do have rights. Last time I checked this was still the USA and it was still a democracy. Dont let them turn it into a dictatorship!!!
Kansas City Kansas "
Wake UPAMERICA wrote on Sep 29, 2007 5:13 AM:
" History History History,what was that story about? You know the one were they took away a few civil rights at a time and no one realy thought much about it at the time,then one day they started rounding people up and putting those neat number tattoos on thier arms. Then hey took thier wordly goods and sent them on trains to these neat summer camps,oh wait they were not summer camps,hum, oh yea, they were death camps. Didnt they like almost exterminate a whole race of people? Yea I think thats how the story goes, and didnt like while they were doing that they like kinda tried to take over the world? yeah its coming back to me now.Didnt like a lot of countries like get together and team up and stop the tyrant from taking over the world. yes I think I remember that,wasnt that called WWII?Yea thats it. GET THE PICTURE!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE WWII VETERANS AND EVERY MAN WHO SERVED THANK YOU EVERY SOLDIER IN EVERY CONFLICT THIS GREAT COUNTRY HAS FOUGHT I CAN NEVER REPAY YOU YOU ARE ALL THE GREATEST MAY GOD BE WITH YOU PEOPLE DONT EVER FORGET IT CAN HAPPEN AGAIN!!!!!!!
I KNOW I THANK FOR MY FREEDOM "
hey common scents wrote on Sep 29, 2007 4:48 AM:
" Is that a new perfume? "
Kansas City Mo wrote on Sep 29, 2007 4:34 AM:
" I heard David's interview on one of our local radio shows. I myself don't find it offensive,but thats my opinion,everyone has one.I hope everyone can work this out reasonably,I don't think this will lead to a courtroom battle.I think a line was drawn in the sand and no ones going to budge. I personaly think if both sides just get together they can erase that line and everything will be fine.Thank you and I hope you get my long disance message. "
a bunch of factory workers wrote on Sep 29, 2007 4:23 AM:
" We have talked on this issue quite some time now. A lot of us are for David, a lot are for the school, most of us are fifty fifty with this issue.One thing we have all agreed on is the posts. Most are well written and bring interesting perpectives to life for both sides.But we cannot believe all the slams the name calling and the plain old making fun of people from both sides . We hope it is the children slamming people and not the adults. We all agree if we new it were our children we would give them an old fashioned schooling at home. If its the adults it is like a lot of you have said God help us all. WE can see were Dave may get his attitude from all the things you have called him and his father on here. We all believe that a little work on manners need to come into play. maybe we should all work on a little human kindness and this wonderful country we live in would be a nicer place. we applaud both sides for there fine input, the slammers ,well we just wont go there.Good luck to both sides we think your both smart enough to bring this to an end . Thank you for listening to us. "
.Friends of Mr. Clark wrote on Sep 28, 2007 9:21 PM:
" You big huggable redneck dont you change a thing,we all love you. I just wish that all these slammers knew you like we do. We know they would enjoy an evening of stories and BS on the porch or by the campfire we all do. Keep being youself and we hope this nightmare ends soon. WE will always be there for you,you have always been there for us. "
SMPK wrote on Sep 28, 2007 8:34 PM:
" Involved Parent, unless you were there and know that "The student arrived at class announcing the next day that he had achieved his goal...'negative publicity for the school district'." Please shut up and stop making a fool of yourself. "
Common scents wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:43 PM:
" The fact that the kid chose to take all zeros for the day and go home when given 3 choices states it all.
This does not deserve news coverage, no way in heck should there be a lawsuit. Outside of the school suing the family for just being plain stupid.
This is what our world has come to. They are not adults so free speech does not apply to anyone under the age of 18.
Who cares what the lawyer says, he sees more free money over stupidity. If anything the family should be fined. "
Kent Hawley wrote on Sep 28, 2007 3:30 PM:
" The school has a policy. Case law supports the school district. That's how it is. "
Honest Abe wrote on Sep 28, 2007 10:31 AM:
" The only thing missing from the picture is a mullett!!! "
Matt Malkovich wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:11 AM:
" This story lacks two things.......1. A reason why it is even covered let alone on the front page. 2. Just a little bit of common sense by the "victims". "
teacher wrote on Sep 27, 2007 11:41 PM:
" There is something really wrong here. Basically a kid did not get his way and you are writing a story about it?? You should do a story about the lack of funding for schools in Southern Illinois, or No Child Left Behind. I work in the school system and this story is a complete waste of time, I am very dissappoinated in the paper. "
no end wrote on Sep 27, 2007 8:35 PM:
" This is just truly pathetic. In this day and age, this guy wants to do something this stupid? Don't waste our time, obey your teachers, and if a lawsuit is filed, don't pay a dime to this guy. "
Jennifer wrote on Sep 27, 2007 8:22 PM:
" The policy says it all-the school authorities have the final call. Don't like it? Tough. Kids don't rule-adults do. Unfortunately, many have seemed to have lost sight of that. This is even more petty and childish than the parents in Harrisburg who tried to sue because their daughters couldn't play softball. I can't believe it made the paper. Oh, and I'm in favor of school uniforms-maybe this kid would prefer to wear one of those instead. "
Don H. wrote on Sep 27, 2007 8:13 PM:
" Boy a dachshund? That's sick. I could see an Irish setter, or a Cocker Spaniel, those are attractive, appropriately sized canines. Lusting after a dachshund? Boy, get help! "
teachers wrote on Sep 27, 2007 7:43 PM:
" our golden teachers, rejects from every school who let them go over scandals, check into that real deep and you will find a few perves. You know who you are. We sure do. "
Gimme a break wrote on Sep 27, 2007 5:21 PM:
" Several things come to mind after reading this article. First, why did this make the newspaper and is this worthy of front page new? Come on Southern, you can do better than this. Secondly, obviously the apple doesn't fall far from the nut tree. Lastly, Schroeder needs to stick to his job of warping the minds of future attorneys. To quote Mr.Schroeder "It's not fair", come on, gimme me break. "
see beyond the system wrote on Sep 27, 2007 4:01 PM:
" J Palmer Rea I am sorry that we all cant be perfect little students like you. I also know David and I dont agree with everything he does. You are trying to make him out as a total terror and that he is not.Sure he rocks the boat at times but he is a free thinker and I admirer him for that, he is not afraid to stand up for what he thinks is right. Most of us just take what the system dishes out. We are liked trained monkeys we just do as were told, it doesnt matter if we think its right or wrong we just do what were told. sSo with that said keep rockin the boat David,dont become a slave to the system like the rest of us drones. "
uniforms wrote on Sep 27, 2007 3:43 PM:
" Great idea Paige prblem solved "
Neuman wrote on Sep 27, 2007 3:00 PM:
" Mind numbing from every aspect. If this is the only problem this student has to face at school, then he has no idea how well he has it. Most schools in the US today are like prisons. How thankful he should be to have the freedoms he has. One more argument in favor of school uniforms. "
DoggGone wrote on Sep 27, 2007 2:45 PM:
" Hey, it appears that the kid is making a personal statement and we should let him go ahead and come out of the closet. After all, openly admitting this is 'Ruff' enough as it is. "
Offended wrote on Sep 27, 2007 2:41 PM:
" I am at a loss as to explain my outrage! Not only is this a crime against dogs, but it is a crime against humans! The horror of it all!! I don't think I'll be able to sleep for weeks now!! The article wasn't too bad...but that picture!! ARRGGGHHHH!!! "
Honest Abe wrote on Sep 27, 2007 1:59 PM:
" Mr Shroeder needs to go hug a tree and make himself feel better. Your fifteen minutes have past you by!!!! "
Matt Malkovich wrote on Sep 27, 2007 1:07 PM:
" I feel like I have lost brain power after reading this article. I am sure something else in Southern Illinois is going on rather than this joke.
######- Stop posting, all of your English teachers are cringing. "
is this for real? wrote on Sep 27, 2007 10:27 AM:
" Am I really reading that a family is thinking about suing the school over this? Is this for real? Wow. Talk about frivolous. Either that or there is more to this story. You know, sometimes life isn't fair. It's a good lesson to learn and most of us did learn it in high school. But to sue over it? There are mountains and there are mole hills, and this is the latter. "
Honest Abe wrote on Sep 27, 2007 9:06 AM:
" First, is this front page news? Second, even thinking about sending your kid to school with this saying on the front, and everyone knows the true meaning it is trying to portray is ludicrous. Finally, there's your sign!!!! "
Jackie wrote on Sep 27, 2007 6:30 AM:
" The photo explains everything. Question: Is this a promo for Southern Illinois? "
NoBrooksBrother wrote on Sep 27, 2007 6:23 AM:
" I'm pleased that eveyone dressed for thye occasion and had clean feet. "
Redneck wrote on Sep 27, 2007 6:21 AM:
" If a picture is worth a thousand words...God help us. "
