Tucson Superintendent Backs Down From Plan to Change Radical Curriculum
- Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:02am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Superintendent John Pendicote.
The Tucson Unified School District superintendent in the middle of a push to have a radical Mexican-American studies class changed to an elective, has now backed down from his position, even going as far as to issue an apology. The change follows two wild demonstrations at consecutive school board meetings, one in which students chained themselves to desks, and another in which the riot police were called in.
(Watch the students chain themselves to desks.)
(Read shocking excerpts from the curriculum.)
(See pictures of the riot police at the second meeting.)
(Watch board members react to curriculum excerpts being read aloud.)
Superintendent John Pedicone told local station KOLD-TV that he sent a letter to UNIDOS — the radical student group opposing the change — and the Mexican American Studies Community Advisory Board saying he has now advised the TUSD governing board to “table and not consider the resolution to make Mexican American Studies an elective.” (Quote is not Pedicone’s, but rather KOLD’s.)
Also contained in at least one of the letters is a promise that he won’t recommend charges against those who were arrested during the rowdy protests.
“We simply have to kind of bring that level of anxiety down to where we can begin to talk reasonably about this program, which we, which I think the district has said from the very beginning it supports,” Pedicone told KOLD. He later added: “I can’t speak for individual board members or others, but from my perspective it’s more important to bring the tone to a level where we can have a conversation and begin to have levels of understanding for the sake of the district. That’s really my responsibility.”
In the letters, Pedicone told both groups that he is recommending the board refrain from voting on the plan until the State Department of Public Instruction rules whether the Mexican-American studies program is illegal.
“The intensity of the discussion has reached a point where it makes it difficult to consider any resolution at this time,” he writes in a letter to the Mexican-American Studies advisory board. “The deep-seated feelings surrounding this program, either as a result of a strong affiliation to its purpose or, in other cases, a rejection of the premise for its inclusion has created a counter-productive atmosphere that must be changed.”
He concludes the letter by asking the board to “please accept my apologies for my role in the situation.”
In his letter to the student group UNIDOS, he praises the students’ input as “valuable” and requests a meeting to establish “open dialogue.”
But as the Tucson Independent Daily points out, Pedicone’s sudden change-of-heart is curious, considering that just over two weeks ago he wrote an op-ed in the Arizona Star outraged over the protests and saying the students were being “exploited” and used as “pawns:”
My immediate concern focuses on the events that led up to the decision on the part of a number of adults and students who engaged in an action that interfered with the operation of government.
The manner in which it occurred was, to many people inside and outside of the organization, shocking and abhorrent.
[...]
Some would have you believe this action was taken by a group of students who just made a plan to express their dissent. That is not accurate.
It is clear adults both helped to plan and influence the outcome of that night.
If you take a moment to examine the resolution by the student group, Unidos, you will see the demands include issues involving the Mexican-American Ethnic Studies program, the repeal of state laws, school closures and turnaround schools, United Nations human rights and the removal of state governmental officials.
In my opinion, students have been led to believe their basic rights to an honest discussion of their heritage are at risk. Students have been convinced the school district is attempting to eliminate a program that simply tells the truth and this action is associated with concerns about immigration and a broad range of issues at the state and federal levels.
Students have been exploited and are being used as pawns to serve a political agenda that threatens this district and our community. Just as high school and university students led the charge to the Governing Board dais on Tuesday, they are being used to lead the charge for those who wish to make this a civil rights issue.
“None of these ideas are radical and are certainly worthy of consideration,” Pedicone added at the time. Radical, no. But unpopular, yes. And now, it seems, he’s caved in the face of that unpopularity.
(H/T: Lori)
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mom4times
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:18amunbelievable…..If they want to learn so much about mexican history from their side….GO BACK TO MEXICO SCHOOLS!!!!!
Report Post »Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:53ammom4times: That’s right. We should round them ALL up and send them back to Mexico where they belong. I still can’t figure out why we let them in here in the first place. This is actually an INVASION. They spout treason and sedition, and they are still here. What’s the matter with us anyway, and where is Congress? Of course we know that Obama and the left want them to run over the borders so they can get more votes. We are one messed up country right now. So, who are you looking at for your Republican Presidential candidate…I didn’t think so…nothing yet???
Report Post »Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:56amBLAZE: So, how am I doing? Are we good with the trivial dribble. No Bible verses yet???
Report Post »Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:00ammom4times: The candidate comment was for everyone…not directed at you personally! :)
Report Post »loadingmyclips
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:42amLove both of you !! there should NOT be any doubt about those teachings. Sedition at least. GET them OUT of the classroom, and take the freakin “latinos” with them. Who cares about their plight ,too bad, they got better weather, we have a better nation. Maybe it just too cold around here to sleep our asses off !
Report Post »Xyskalla
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 12:07pmIt’s obvious that there is no way to “bring that level of anxiety down to where [they] can begin to talk reasonably about this program” while the program is still in effect, because it’s that very program that is fueling and goading the anger in the first place. That, plus the adults that even Pedicone admitted were exploiting the children as pawns.
Notice how effective the top-down, bottom-up strategy is? The bottom rises up, the top pretends it has no choice but to give them what they want, and the rest of the students on the inside who are innocent and haven’t been indoctrinated yet get the squeeze. Pedicone might not be a coward, he might actually be complicit with evil.
Report Post »Baron_Doom
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:17amHe’s a coward. He’s either caved in, or he’s being threatened to the point that he had to cave in. Either way, he’s a coward.
Report Post »Texas Grasshopper
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:17amtraitor
Report Post »theprofessor1031
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:17amMakes one wonder if he and/or his family has been threatened. I wouldn’t put anything past these people at this point.
Report Post »StevenL1955
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:17amUSSA
As I have said many times, Welcome to The United Socialist States Of America, ALL HAIL THE KING!!!!
Report Post »abseas
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:16amDisgraceful, bumbling lilly livered coward!
Report Post »thomas
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 8:00pmSays it all!
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:16amWow. This guy is good enough to work for Boehner. Maybe we ought to sned to washington. Kids Chains youseldves to your desk This dist Supt in a pansy
Build the Fence and make sure the pit Tucson in on the Mexican side.
Report Post »mom4times
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:16amCaptin Caver
Report Post »ares338
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:16amSpineless basturd!
Report Post »urrybr
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:15amChicken sh@#!**t. When are we going to get these spine-less idiots run out on a rail.
Report Post »CoSkiTeacher
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:15amThe death threats must have worked.
Report Post »walker1812
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:15amWhat are we becoming. We’re sinking fast!
Report Post »Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:43amwalker1812: No we aren’t. That’s what the left wants us to believe. They want to plant fear into us everyday so that we begin to believe their lies. Don’t fall for their tactics. They are throwing everything they can at us, but we aren’t falling for it yet. They are running scared, because they know they don’t have a snowballs chance in hell to win in 2012, so they will intimidate, and badger us until then, just to unhinge us. The left is so rattled that they are batting at everything to bring us to a revolution, but it won’t work, and they can’t stand that fact.
Report Post »OH, I Get It!
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:13amWhimp – Wussie – Coward – Weak – Feeble! Oh please, be sure you check that whatever you do is OK with the President…of Mexico.
Report Post »mitcheti
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:13amI am saddened by his lack of courage.
Report Post »Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:12amCoward!
Report Post »starman70
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:12amAnother wishy washy school administrator caves in to minority demands. It no longer requires guts to be in charge of anything governmental, it only requires a lilly livered approach to any problem. Those who want to forment violent revolution and class warfare in America win again. Obummer will be proud of this pansy.
Report Post »Marker12
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:12amGutless slime. They should change TUSD to TURD .. that is what their education is worth.
Report Post »hightide
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:11amSuperintendent John Pedicone, you are a coward and a traitor.
Report Post »Ponyexpress
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:11amThe Blaze needs to find out why the reversal.Something stinks here.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:35amYeah … stinks to high heaven.
Report Post »Bear
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:42pmStinks like a deal with Messyco! Why else would Obama throw all his resources and efforts into the middle east if not to divert us from the invasion taking place! Some how they are getting to the leaders in Arizona? You can’t tell me the most violent border in the world is being left unprotected for no reason? I said it before,,,first America becomes one big Chicago,,,the all of North and South America become one big Messyco,,,,no borders and no more freedom for America!
Report Post »PatriotsLikeMe
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 7:03pmWhat stinks is this guys pants after the punks got through with him.
Report Post »Sometimes I wished I lived in AZ
Long times there are not forgotten look away, look away, look away ditzy land.
Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:09amStay on these people, they aren’t done, not even close. Complacency will destroy us if we don’t get involved.
Report Post »HairRazor
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:55amNO more federal involvement in education.. abolish the dept of edu and stop the antiamerican indoctrination of the children. education outside the home will be under the direction of parents/churches/local communities.
Report Post »ThePapaJohn
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:09am“…table and not consider the resolution to make Mexican American Studies an elective.” Good call, if you add ~ but completely remove the course from all schools.
Report Post »My2
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:09amI’m going to guess the superintendent has used google at some point in his life and is now being blackmailed with exposure of the unsavory websites he may have visited. Hey google, don’t be evil!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:06amNo, thank you for revealing all that you did, really, thank you!
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:10amThe curriculum is ready, be vigilant, coming to a public school district near you.
Report Post »Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:23ampoverty.sucks: Not really! My husband is a School Superintendent, and you wouldn’t find that curriculum taught in his school. You wouldn’t want to mess with him.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:16pmI hope your husband continues conservatives values in his schools. That’s an extremely difficult challenge when he may be surrounded by brilliant fools. Satan works through our peers and often, by the time evil sticks it’s ugly head out, it’s too late and the agenda is already in motion. This could have gone quietly through the board and thankfuly it didn’t.
Report Post »I hope you’re able to tune in to John Justice @ 104.1 the Truth as he takes on those local issues.
hightide
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:06amDoes no one have the courage to stand up for the truth? That class does not belong in any school in America.
Report Post »Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:15amhightide: You are correct. These immigrants are coming into this country illegally and then trying to tell us how to run our own country. They are embolden by this administration of communists, marxists, progressives, and socialists. It is this current fraudulent administration that is causing all of the problems that Americans are experiencing. There is so much unrest. Where is Congress in all of this…especially the Republicans? Don’t they take all this seriously!? We need to get serious about finding a good, honest, courageous conservative to run for President and defeat this stuff and get us back on track.
Report Post »BLAZE: Does that fit your framework and confines of your policy???
Robert-CA
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:21amBye Bye TUCSON … let‘s see who’s next .
Report Post »VRW Conspirator
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:30amthey might as well just give back that 80 mile stretch and the whole county that Tucson is in back to Mexico….even Brewer is backing down and vetoing border legislation….
Report Post »the people of Arizona had better get it going or they are going to become Mexico, just like all of California south of Santa Barbara is already….
82dAirborne
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:37amI have to paraphrase this:
Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s facing fear head-on and still doing what needs to be done in spite of it.
Report Post »101
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:34pmI know for a fact teachers in Arizona that buck the system/ deviate from the curriculum are getting hours cut in half for the 2011-2012 school year, which they’re unable to pay their bill working part time so they “voluntarily quit” and the school still wins…GO ALONG WITH THE SYSTEM OR LOSE YOUR JOB, FACTOLA!
FACT: foothills focus 05-04-11…Read page 17
http://issuu.com/thefoothillsfocus/docs/foothills_focus_05-04-11
Report Post »krjones
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:05amSoros get to him?
Report Post »BIGJAYINPA
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:13amSo the radical Left makes a little noise, gets some gullible students(useful idiots) to make a scene at the meetings and La Raza and their lies sre still being “taught” at taxpayer expense. And “teachers” are still filling these little skulls full of mush with their racist diatribe of lies and misconceptions of Atzlan and the “theft” of land from Mexico. No one needs to invade us, we are killing ourselves from within…..just sayin’
longhorn mama
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:14amWhat an astounding lack of courage. The bullies will be emboldened.
Report Post »ISeeDanger.com
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:14amThe article is a bit confusing…
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:15amNegative, the point is, if Soros & Co had him, this plan would already be implemented.
This was an attempt, should fail, Socialist Progressive OneWorld Yahoos will regroup and recalibrate.
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:15amWhat a coward! Concerned parents and students should call for his resignation or termination. A good leader does not cave in to whining and some media attention. The course is anti-American and the plan was just to change it to an elective; not drop it from the curriculum completely.
This is a fine example of a spineless politically correct coward.
Report Post »Lotus503
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:16amProbably just no backbone…
Report Post »obama-mecca-me-sick
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:18amBullying and intimidation works- its the progressive way. Saul is sooooo proud.
Report Post »DIOS BENDIGA AMERICA ... JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:18amI have said it before, I’ll say it again. For every 1 vocal radical there is 100,000 silent Patriots. This junk will not stop until every Patriot becomes overwhelmingly and uncharacteristicaly vocal. Take care of your town and I will help take care of mine.
Break out of your paralysis! This guy,Superintendent John Pendicote, is scared.
Report Post »its_time_to_arrest_our_government
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:19amwe will take your resignation you gutless pig. im sick of these spineless losers. lock n load america its about to get nasty…
Report Post »NOKOOLAIDDRINKER
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:19amWho Knows who got to him??? But if this man is so weak someone in AZ state government needs to have the cojones to stop this treasonous, seditious ciriculum.
AZ again “the buck starts and stops with you!!!” Someone get some COURAGE! Speak up! Call all of your representatives! Stand against them!!!
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:21amSounds like it, wouldn’t put it past these people to threaten their families.
Report Post »ILUVAMERICA
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:21amThis guy is a big COWARD!!!
Report Post »The Brats that chained themselves to the table and were chanting was like a Blast from the Past! The 60′s all over again!!!!
I wonder who the adults are????? I doubt if the adults are the parents. The little brats look like well trained radicals. The have been brain washed by the school sysytem and the commies (unions)
Truly, the chain and chant was like a rerun of the 60′s.
As for the coward, he was probably threatened with his life and family. I hope they will go foward with removing this class. It is Unamerican and treasonist. The school should be sued for allowing this trash class that allows further brain washing of our children.
Dustyluv
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:27amWonder how he walks around with no spine….Does the no balls problem plauge him too?
Report Post »SavingtheRepublic.com
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:28amLeft continues to bully and get their way. When are you going to get a backbone America and take this nation back from the radicals? There so few of them and so many of us yet they get their way. By the time you wake up and engage them it WILL BE too late.
The needs of the few or the one out weigh the needs of the many? I dont think Mr. Spock would agree with their logic!
What is wrong with people in this country? The complacency and lack of counter action is disgusting. Dont you dare America… dont you dare say one day “how did this happen” “ how come no one said anything” “why didnt anyone do anything”? Sitting back waiting for someone to come along and do something, on issues YOU have a problem with? I have news for you that someone you are waiting for is YOU!!
Report Post »HUGGINGMYBABIES
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:28amMaybe he needs to attend the Restoring Courage rally? Spineless whimp….I wonder how many family member’s heads they threatened to lop off? Sounds like he saw the UNIDOS version of the thruth. Thank the good Lord my child attends a private school in the North :D
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:30amI think it’s getting real close to bloodshed. To bad the youth will most likely be killed first. Can’t stop history from repeating itself. Pray folks, Pray.
I feel Beck is almost calling us to arms. Standing up against this insanity will take more than courage and faith. It will be backed with force.
The left is calling for it, lets give it to them and make things right again.
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:31amMaybe he’s afraid of the psychos.
Report Post »GODSAMERICA
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:31amThat is pretty bad when the superintendent is afraid to stand up to school students that want to pretend to be wanna-be thugs. They need to get rid of him and put someone in that place that will not allow him and his position to be controlled and all decisions made by students.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:38am@KRJones:
Someone got to him.
Report Post »widowofanAirForcevet
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:42amEven if Soros did get to him we can get to him too. I just called his office and left him a message about what a coward he is. The phone number is right on the bottom of his apology letter . 520-225-6060
Report Post »1TrueOne55
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:50amInstead of teaching our kids to pass math and science test in which they lag the rest of the world they teach social activism. Then when they go to find a job to make a “living” there are no “Social Activist” jobs out there that pay more than minimum wage since they are all part time. Because only University Professors can have full time jobs in the “Social Activist” job market. So now they have to live of the pickings of the rest of the country and when those dry up they have no job skills except to riot and scream down with Imperialism.
So they STARVE…
Report Post »afishfarted
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:50amspinless. An ethical stance would have been hard to take but would have prevailed
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:52amDIOS BENDIGA AMERICA … JESUCRISTO ES EL SEÑOR!: While I mostly agree with your assessment I believe you fail once again to appreciate the power of the Media in this situation and I’ve told you over and over again that the Jewish Media is Enemy #1 in America. America will never ever be fixed repaired or restored as long as a radical marxist jewish element exists which both prints and broadcasts our Media.
Report Post »Through the influence of the Media those 100k strong Patriots will be persuaded that if they speak out or challenge the Treasonist cirriculum in any manner they will be considered haters, racists or mere bigots.. Then your 100k strong Patriots will 20k strong and Conservatives by nature are not as vocal and not given to protesting for they are usually working… The situation will continue to deteriorate and only get worse. America will eventually reach a tipping point but I don’t know when.. I dont‘ know know what the event will finally be that get’s the average American Patriot off the sofa and involved in the process but remember unless we take out Enemy #1 nothing will ever get accomplished.
Patrick in AZ
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:53amSounds like threats work with this coward. I wonder if it was the threats of continued harassment that caused him to fold or if there were threats against his family, of violence or revealing dirt on him. Either way, time for Phoenix to cut off funds for TUSD until they get rid of this racist/maxist crap in the schools. This is why so many in the Tucson area avoid TUSD schools like the plague.
Report Post »chfields62
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:54amWhat a wuss…..
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:57amThe US paid for the land that Tucson resides in the Gadsen Purchase. I don’t know who is talking theft, but they don’t know their history. Hildalgo may have been a bad businessman, but that is not the U.S.’s fault. If Mexico wants southern Arizona back, offer a price.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:58am“please accept my apologies for my role in the situation.”
What a Gutless Wonder !!!!!!!!
” bring the tone to a level where we can have a conversation
Report Post »and begin to have levels of understanding for the sake of
the district”.. GOOD LUCK with that one !!
Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:00amSo, in order to get what we want, we should just act like a bunch of idiots and make a lot of noise? Seems to work, over and over, for the left.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:02amThis class is clearly illegal by AZ state law. It does not take a rocket scientist (Sinista Mace) to see that this class is teaching treason and reconquest. Az should make an immediate decision and SHUT IT DOWN!!!
Report Post »WhiteGryphon
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:04amMr. John Pedicone need support from his fellow AZ and fellow Americans. He need to know he is not alone.
Report Post »USAMama
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:10amWow… making things “ungovernable” really does work apparently. This is so sad that they caved into this behavior because as anyone with kids knows now that they know it works it’ll only get worse. Radicals won this one :(
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:11amPoor and middle class loose another battle, we better wake up are we are going to loose the war.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:15am@ILUVAMERICA@
We rolled in the 60′s, the world would be a much better place today, if we had cut the chains off, thrown the terrorists in to prison labor camps in the 60′s, we rolled then, continue to roll now, our kids are going to pay a horrible price for the actions of first our parents, and now us.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:16amTo any of those “This land was stolen from Mexico” crowd… Under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo,
The treaty provided for the Mexican Cession of 525,000 square miles to the United States in exchange for 15 million dollars, equivalent to $380 million today. The Treaty also ceded an additional 389,166 square miles, since Mexico had never officially recognized either the independence of the Republic of Texas or its annexation by the United States. The U.S. also took over 3.25 million dollars (equivalent to $82.2 million today) in debts that Mexico owed to American citizens.
The land that the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brought into the United States became all or part of the States of California, Kansas, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona as well as the whole of the entire State of Texas. The remainder (the southern parts) of New Mexico and Arizona were peacefully purchased under Gadsden Purchase, which was carried out in 1853. In this purchase the United States paid an additional 10 million (equivalent to $260 million today).
So to you who say we stole it… WE BOUGHT IT.
Report Post »Sola Scriptura
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:21amEmail him here: John.Pedicone@tusd1.org Tell him how disappointed the American People are, and inform him that the Majority of Americans hate the idea that this stuff is being taught in our schools.
Report Post »rubie
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:21amthis man is a moron. “deep seated???” really??? it’s deep SEEDED
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:28amSounds like he was threatened or bribed. Either way he’s a spineless coward.
Anyone got his email address?
Report Post »Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:30amThe FLEAS are running the DOG.
What
Report Post »The
Hell
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Meyvn
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:34amWhat a spineless dolt.
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:37amRun him out of town! Prime example of “pure cowardice”!
Report Post »Bill in Texas
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:49amSounds like he needs to be fired!
Report Post »Bill in Texas
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:54amWhat is Gov.Brewer planning on doing about this? These classes teach subversion and revolt! They are illegal! Hello!
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:55am@ mtnclimberjim , sounds a little bit like a plant. Trying to stir up hate and take up arms. If he was a listener he would know better than to suggest such things. We are a long way from that happening.
Report Post »Patrick in AZ
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 11:58amWhen I first moved to Tucson I was given a list of schools to look at and schools to avoid. Each school had a write up on pros & cons of each, except for the TUSD schools – those I was I was just told to stay away from. Ironically, this leftist school system is promoting something leftist dispize – Urban Spawl. The worse Tucson gets, the bigger the surrounding communities, like Vail, Marana & Sahuarita get.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 12:07pm@BIGJAY
Report Post »You got that right Jay ,we have become a nation of cowards.Assisting in the destruction of our own nation. The top of my head is coming off !
bba1950
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 12:08pmProbably
Report Post »MOVETERAN
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 12:41pmAgain another reason that public education/indoctrnation system is a bad idea. This government is out of control and it seems that everyone is willing to just let it do what it wants or should I say obama(yes I know the o isn’t capatilized) wants, or should I say as soros wants, or should I say whatever socialist communist islamic radical union leader that is out to victomize someone or destroty something that The United States of America is based on or believes in as a fundamental base for this country. I wouldn’t trust this guy to flip my burger at the local burger joint. I would pull my kids out of this school immidiately.
Report Post »right-wing-waco
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 12:56pmThese morons should be prosecuted. Especially the male that can’t control himself. He is a future terrorist in the making. It is such a shame, by the time these young mush heads realize that they have been used, it may be too late for freedom. What really gets to me is that America is the freedom experiment. If these people really want communism, socialism, and the “free-bee” life so much, why not just go to a country that already has these things. Don’t kill the freedoms and principles that made us so great.
When looking at candidates this coming election, think Constitution. Only a strict return to the original Founders definition will save the USA.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:03pmIf you want to learn you Mexican history, move to Mehico and get it first hand!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:07pmWhat a wimp.
Report Post »the_zazzy
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:13pmOh, your Mexican-American history….well, it all started when your daddy ran across the US border illegally. President Jimmy Carter, who is much like our president today, told the border agents to let them come…we will give them amnesty. And that, my friend, is your Mexican-American history.
Report Post »Bear
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:14pmWhere are the supposed good teachers protesting the ruling to teach racist hate and the over throw of America? You keep saying you are blameless and there are still good teachers,,,you are guilty in my book,,,you are like the supposed good Muslims who stay silent so they don’t become a target! Its time we all face it,,,the teachers have been pacified for a pay check! You are now the problem and treasonous to America,,,how dare you not stand up to the hate coming from the Messycan Community! Yes I said it,,,The Messycans are teaching their young and ours to Hate White America and their is a willing Teacher body staying silent about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:15pmLa Raza nothing says sit down shut up like a pile of bandanas in your front yard and low riders “cruising” your neighborhood!!! CLOSE the DAMN Borders!!!! You know its funny my wife is from Mexico and she WANTS alligators and the fence to be electrified too!!!
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:19pmhttp://www.tusd.k12.az.us/contents/govboard/govboard.html some e-mail addresses and phone numbers here but nothing for John Pendicote!!
Just wanted to pass a message to him for being a “COWARD”!! Arizona has many great things and then it does something like this….constantly calling up my Uncle to complain about his state ha ha ha…of course my biggest upsetting thought on Arizona is JOHN McCain!! When is he going to come out of the “I am a Democrat” closet?
Report Post »sooner12
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:20pmThe superintendant is a gutless spineless worm. He needs to be replaced.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:23pmHe’s playing the gutless politician. If he makes a decision too many will be angry at him, so he will play the politician and defer to some other political body for a decision, who may kick this can all the way to Washington only to fall down some rabbit hole never to be seen from again. Until the next time
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:31pmDemand his resignation! Certainly there are more parents opposed to this than students chained to desks.
Report Post »What a liver-lilied whimp!
ByrdsofMisssouri
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:33pmArmed Patriot: Excellent, very Excellent post! If they need more I suggest they go home and learn it first hand! It all starts on the lowest level of government. We the people have the power to rid this country of those who will not defend Her! Maybe if enough of you showed up on this guy’s porch, e could be persuaded to change his mind again!
Report Post »3
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:39pmIf The US Boarder stoped in L.A. then L.A. would be like Tijuana Mexico. If Mexico stopped in Kansas City, then Kansas City would look like Tijuana Mexico you fricking Morons.
Mexicans go back to Mexico and learn History. You took your land from Indians the same as we did. We beat England, France and Spain, then we beat you out of SOUTHWEST AMERICA. Get over it.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:39pmPATHETIC.
Look what this dope has just taught these rowdy kids. OUR TAX MONEY paying teachers (?) to teach ANTI-AMERICAN LIES? PLEASE GOD, may we have some people with GUTS? OR are we THAT CLOSE TO THE END?
Report Post »DeLaVega
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:43pmI would like to know if there are any plans for voters and/or residents living in the School District to take SPECIFIC steps to remove this coward from his position!!
Are there demonstrations planned, specific legal steps, recall, etc.
Report Post »We need to take ACTION immediately to remove this person from the scene. Any thoughts?
DeLaVega
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:44pmI would like to know if there are any plans for voters and/or residents living in the School District to take SPECIFIC steps to remove this coward from his position !!
Are there demonstrations planned, specific legal steps, recall, etc.
Report Post »We need to take ACTION immediately to remove this person from the scene. Any thoughts?
Bum thrower
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:45pmNo. He was afraid of losong his cushy, six firgure taxpayer paid job….Money talks, and everything else walks.
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:48pmThis man and all like him need to be tried for treason. Enough said.
Report Post »Glasslass
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 1:55pmOk, I have a child from Poland, Israel, China, Africa and Brazil so I am going to move to Az. and DEMAND that all these children have the right to have their histories taught.
Get over it people. If you want your history told then go to Mexico and have their schools teach them history. This is America where we teach OUR history. We are a country of immigrants and as such cannot teach every history.
Don’t llike it then leave – simple solution
Report Post »FatherOf2FromNJ
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 2:00pmthis guy should be ashamed and forced to leave his position immediately
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 2:19pmThe left has a couple of temper tantrums and Pendicote buckles? He is a pantywaist.
Report Post »SnowWolf
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 2:19pmSoros? no….La Raza?…Probably…I am sure he is in fear of bodily harm
Report Post »ConstitutionalPatriot
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 2:38pmCan you say INTIMIDATION ? ? ? This is not the type of elected official any State in the United States should have. He should have stepped down to allow for a person of courage to step up!
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 3:28pmYou sir need to quit…. what kind of a message are you sending….. acorn forced banks to give mortgages to people who could not afford a house and look what happened to the country…… and you’re apologizing because they held you hostage… you need to grab your ankles so they can kiss your behind. Shame on you,.
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 5:13pmKRJONES,
No…,I do not think that SOROS got to him.
I think he is suffering from a lack of CAJONES!
KRJONES and anyone else reading my post…,do what I did. Call the Tucson school board. Ask to speak with Superintendent Pedicone. Tell whoever the person that you are speaking to happens to be that you do not understand why the Superintendent has backed down…,unless it is because he has the CAJONES of a gnat.
The number is; (520) 225-6000
PLEASE call. It is worth so much more than a pessimistic comment on “The Blaze”.
Report Post »DaytonConserve
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 5:44pmStop funding this school. Now!
Report Post »Routy7
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 5:58pm“82DAIRBORNE
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:15am
What a coward! Concerned parents and students should call for his resignation or termination. A good leader does not cave in to whining and some media attention. The course is anti-American and the plan was just to change it to an elective; not drop it from the curriculum completely.
This is a fine example of a spineless politically correct coward.”
As ex-military, we need to reclaim the school systems in our towns to reform them and train our children to protect them from the university trained idiots that run our schools. The entire Higher Educational system is a corrupt Marxist training ground to spread the disease of Sin and its ways. Before I close, let me ask you a question, are you and your family at peace with each other or is there tension between parent and child? The colleges and textbooks are the transfer points for this “corruption” and the destruction of the Godly family. The 2nd amendment is not just idol words, the citizen soldier is the backbone of defense against the runaway government that would take away our very existence.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 6:16pmAnother sissy in office!! 17 year old kids broke him!! LOL! What an absolute joke! What were there 6 of them? He must have been picked on growing up!
Report Post »PatriotsLikeMe
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 6:53pmI think the White House got to him. They don’t want the opposition to have any gains here because it needs to be the crisis boiling over necessary for the real changes in policy that they want to make regarding immigration.
Report Post »Itchee Dryback
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 7:06pmWay to show them what works.
Report Post »Expect more.
Idiot!.
vic138
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 9:38pmYou f’in idiot ever heard of, or been in, a public library!?!?!
Report Post »PartTimer
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:27pmWe are making all the same mistakes Rome made. In half the time.
Report Post »waggie
Posted on May 19, 2011 at 10:58pmWhat a weasly little chicken. STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!
Report Post »The ME-ssiah
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 12:41amI’m sure the criticism of a bunch of people on a message board gives him great comfort when he is facing down several dozen, drooling, incoherent and near violent protestors chaining themselves to desks and protected 100% by their minority status .. I’m sure the strength everyone actually gave him was underwhelming …
Report Post »DJR
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 8:00amHe’s spineless
Report Post »Jackers
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 8:12amJust another spineless, flip-flopping coward… One of too many.
Report Post »67sacul
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 9:05amLet this coward know how you feel!!! Contact info:
john.pedicone@tusd1.org
Report Post »520-225-6174 fax
520-225-6060 office
newrepublic7
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 10:59amWe have lost our country, because we have lost our backbone and we are loosing our souls.
Report Post »But these are just words….no meaning Right?
indy1
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 2:03pmWimp!
Report Post »Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 3:04pmwhy do I get that feeling that this guy is a slimy douche bag?
Report Post »I got it from the first video I saw with him in it. he wasn’t even a significant part.
independentvoteril
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 4:16pmWell we know who’s running the show in AZ the kids.. AZ had better get this NUT out of his command and tell the KIDS to SHUT UP and SIT DOWN unless of course they can PAY for their OWN educations.. this one even has the LEFT liberals upset.. they think it’s WAY over the line and want it shut down..
Report Post »docvet
Posted on May 20, 2011 at 4:22pmSince he caved in I assume that he accepts the premise of the cirriculum. I hope he speaks good Spanish if he is going to live in Arizonexico.
Report Post »jackal2026
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:06amCOWARDS!!! this man should kill himself so his children dont have to continue in life with a coward father!!1
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