CommentsDisplaying unashamed conservative's 10 most recent comments.

• Bridesmaid Prank Goes Tragically Wrong, Leaves Bride Paralyzed

  November 18, 2010 at 10:36am

  In reply to mary841.

  You all have it wrong. Put your faith in God, AND the doctors and nurses who have received the gift of compassion and healing FROM God. May He work through them and guide their minds and hands to restore you to full health. May we all open our eyes to your abundant blessings, not matter what our circumstances.

• Olbermann Suspended Indefinitely for Political Contributions

  November 5, 2010 at 4:39pm

  In reply to Bob_R_OathKeeper.

  I was watching when Dennis Miller was on – hysterical! He actually said “Paybacks are a Behar” in reference to the election! I like that line even better!

• ‘I Said What I Meant to Say’: Juan Williams Recounts Phone Call Firing From NPR

  October 21, 2010 at 12:58pm

  In reply to jimmet.

  I don’t think Juan was saying he actually believes people in Muslim garb on airplanes are terrorists. I think he is saying that extremists, by their own doing, have created a sense of awareness and nervousness in the rest of us. We can’t help our internal reactions. His statement should have been a no brainer. Must we ALWAYS have to parse words and breakdown and define each and every statement?

• WI School District: Hot Sex Ed Topics Require Parents to Pick

  October 20, 2010 at 1:33pm

  In reply to unashamed conservative.

  @ John

  Thank you. Thank you also for the conversation. It‘s always nice to know you aren’t alone in this crazy world right now. Lets keep stepping up and praying for our nation and our children. I wish you God’s blessings.

• WI School District: Hot Sex Ed Topics Require Parents to Pick

  October 20, 2010 at 12:55pm

  In reply to unashamed conservative.

  @ John

  You bring up all good points. We are very fortunate to live in a good, solid, well supported and parent-involved district. We had considered private education, but it really wasn’t affordable and since we struggle somewhat to live where we know the public schools are among the best in Ohio, it seemed to defy the higher property taxes we already pay. I’d guess that the conservative to liberal ratio here is about 60/40 and since over 70% of residents are college educated and demographically in a good area, the level of civility is also higher than in some places. In other words, we can all generally live and let live. As I pointed out with that one teacher, there are exceptions and we must always stay on guard!

  If it helps you to feel better, or encourages anyone considering a new career and reading this, my husband has gone back to school to complete licensure coursework in education. Then he’ll go on to the masters program. This decision was made after 9 months of being laid off, with no prospects, and growing disgust with how poorly educated liberals truly are. He decided he wanted to be part of a new wave of ethical teachers who will teach old school AND teach truth! We are seeing a growing trend of moderates to conservatives going back into education. So, I would like to at least thank the liberal establishment for motivating my husband, at age 41, to put his money where his mouth is.

• WI School District: Hot Sex Ed Topics Require Parents to Pick

  October 20, 2010 at 10:50am

  In reply to unashamed conservative.

  @ John

  This is off topic, but in response to your correct notion that too many schools/teachers want to have more control over our children’s non-academic learning.

  Just before the 2008 presidential election, my daughter came home and told me her life skills (home-ec) teacher said derogatory things about conservatives such as Limbaugh, Beck, etc. and asked the kids if they’d ever heard of these people. What is more strange is that another parent in the class, who was more liberal, said her son thought the teacher was saying derogatory things about Obama. So at worst, this teacher was stepping out of bounds and at best, she had confused and alienated ALL her students who felt she was basically insulting their parents.

  How did I handle it? I went directly to the teacher. That is not easy, a very intimidating situation, and I practically threw myself into the classroom. I repeated what I and other parents heard, repeated the part about her alienating all her students and lastly I said this: “I do not and will not check my authority as a parent at the doors to this building or this classroom. Do you understand what I am saying?” I then shared the same information with the VP and was told there were other irritated parents. That sentence is VERY important. Our children‘s teachers need to know that trust works both ways and if we’re to trust them they need to be ethical, professional and UNDERSTAND that we don’t stop being parents when our kids are in their charge!

• WI School District: Hot Sex Ed Topics Require Parents to Pick

  October 20, 2010 at 10:26am

  In reply to unashamed conservative.

  @Bauervision – I did have the benefit of a school system that put out A LOT of information that would be covered, AND it’s a more conservative district, AND it was not mandatory.

  @John Seven Eighteen – I agree, but if parents know it’s coming up, then they most certainly should have that conversation first. Even if it’s just the day before classes begin. It’s uncomfortable, but I found that by pretending to not be uncomfortable and talk like it’s just another phase of growing up, it’s not so bad.

• WI School District: Hot Sex Ed Topics Require Parents to Pick

  October 20, 2010 at 10:07am

  I taught my daughter all the pertinent info she needed about herself and sex. We had more than one conversation and each time it was at an age-appropriate level. A HUGE part of our conversations has always been about self respect, whether discussing proper attire, behavior or abstinence. It is true that not all kids have parents who will cover all this. I didn’t, learned a lot from my sisters and friends, but it was always clear in our household that we were expected to make good choices. If we didn’t, we suffered the consequences. No matter how it turns out, this is a parent/child matter and kids DO KNOW right from wrong, INNATELY, even if they aren’t being taught at home. All that being said, I didn’t mind my daughter taking sex-ed classes that were basic in nature. I would not want her in a class that assumed our kids would have sex anyway or where other controversial topics are covered.

• Motivational Speaker Told He’s Too Disabled to Fly

  October 18, 2010 at 10:13am

  They can‘t fly alone if they’re unable to help themselves or others?
  1. If they know they can’t help themselves and they choose to fly anyway, it’s THEIR choice.
  2. Yes, it’s our moral duty to help others, but the airlines REQUIRE you to help THEIR patrons or you can’t use the service?
  Wrong on several levels. See where the nanny state mentality is taking us?

• Actor Michael Caine: I Asked Doc to Kill My Ill Father

  October 11, 2010 at 12:02pm

  In reply to Okpulot Taha.

  Terri Schaivo is a poor example, as she demonstrated cognitive and emotional responses and based on other responses, it was determined that she did not suffer in pain. The reason for her condition was also still in question as she had an abusive spouse. I would have never supported murdering her.

  I’m so sorry that you are in a state of feeling “your mind is not all messed up in the Lord.” I will pray for your heart to be turned and your sight to be cleared. This has been a civil exchange. Thank you.