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marsupial · 12-05-2007, 07:40 PM

A cross necklace. He and all the other kindergarteners got one as a little gift for being so good today. I haven't said anything to him about it, but wow am I peeved. This is totally out of line for a public school. I have seen Muslim women coming to pick up their children from school. Certainly there are Jewish and other non-Christian children that attend the school as well. I hate to make a fuss and perpetuate the belief that Mormons are not Christians, but this is something I just can't stay silent about. What do you all think? How would you handle this if it was your child?

UtahDan · 12-05-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by marsupial

A cross necklace. He and all the other kindergarteners got one as a little gift for being so good today. I haven't said anything to him about it, but wow am I peeved. This is totally out of line for a public school. I have seen Muslim women coming to pick up their children from school. Certainly there are Jewish and other non-Christian children that attend the school as well. I hate to make a fuss and perpetuate the belief that Mormons are not Christians, but this is something I just can't stay silent about. What do you all think? How would you handle this if it was your child?

I think you ask to see the principle and in a very nice way say "I'm certain you weren't aware this was happening, but ..." and then tell him/her that your son's well meaning teacher has crossed a line. I don't think it has to be nasty.

Indy Coug · 12-05-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UtahDan

I think you ask to see the principle and in a very nice way say "I'm certain you weren't aware this was happening, but ..." and then tell him/her that your son's well meaning teacher has crossed a line. I don't think it has to be nasty.

I would be inclined to not say anything, but this would be the next best alternative.

Jeff Lebowski · 12-05-2007, 07:49 PM

Ah, you gotta love Mississippi. I thought of you and Danimal as I drove through Jackson last week.

Yes, that is out of line. But I would let it slide if I were you.

RockyBalboa · 12-05-2007, 07:51 PM

I'm sure the ACLU would be glad to step in here.

marsupial · 12-05-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Ah, you gotta love Mississippi. I thought of you and Danimal as I drove through Jackson last week.

Yes, that is out of line. But I would let it slide if I were you.

You were in town and you didn't drop in? How rude!

NorCal Cat · 12-05-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by marsupial

A cross necklace. He and all the other kindergarteners got one as a little gift for being so good today. I haven't said anything to him about it, but wow am I peeved. This is totally out of line for a public school. I have seen Muslim women coming to pick up their children from school. Certainly there are Jewish and other non-Christian children that attend the school as well. I hate to make a fuss and perpetuate the belief that Mormons are not Christians, but this is something I just can't stay silent about. What do you all think? How would you handle this if it was your child?

Morons doing stuff like this just gives the "remove anything having to do with God and religion from the public sphere" more ammunition.

I would let this slide though, at least it was a Christian symbol on the necklace, and not some Satanic one.

Indy Coug · 12-05-2007, 07:57 PM

Save your outrage for when "My 2 Daddies" becomes required reading.

RockyBalboa · 12-05-2007, 07:58 PM

I'm sure the ACLU would be glad to step in here.

Jeff Lebowski · 12-05-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by marsupial

You were in town and you didn't drop in? How rude!

I thought about it, but I had already missed one flight on that trip. Didn't want to miss another. (flew out of Jackson)

Maybe next time.

12-05-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
marsupial Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I... Isn't it so fun to spell? Posts: 1,701	My son came home from school wearing... A cross necklace. He and all the other kindergarteners got one as a little gift for being so good today. I haven't said anything to him about it, but wow am I peeved. This is totally out of line for a public school. I have seen Muslim women coming to pick up their children from school. Certainly there are Jewish and other non-Christian children that attend the school as well. I hate to make a fuss and perpetuate the belief that Mormons are not Christians, but this is something I just can't stay silent about. What do you all think? How would you handle this if it was your child?

12-05-2007, 07:49 PM	#4
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Ah, you gotta love Mississippi. I thought of you and Danimal as I drove through Jackson last week. Yes, that is out of line. But I would let it slide if I were you. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

12-05-2007, 07:51 PM	#5
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	I'm sure the ACLU would be glad to step in here. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

12-05-2007, 07:58 PM	#9
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	I'm sure the ACLU would be glad to step in here. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

12-05-2007, 07:57 PM	#8
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	Save your outrage for when "My 2 Daddies" becomes required reading.