We asked your opinion on the local school board that didn't air President Obama's speech.
I was very disappointed on LMSV board of ed. decission not to show the presidents speech. If you tell the kids its not important to listen to the president next is it the teachers or even maybe policeman...how far will it go? He is the president of our great country people like the board members dont make our country look so great! -- Michelle
If the president encouraging students to stay in school and work hard is considered socialist than I must be a socialist. This level of censorship is ludacris especially since those restricting the veiwing of the speech did so before veiwing the speech themselves. -- Katherine
It is a shame that so many are asking board members to resign. The White House didn't release the speech until Monday. This wasn't enough time to review the contents of the speech. The board members had to make a quick decision, and they represented us, the other half. In a time where funds are so crucial, they made a responsible decision to put off the speech to avoid losing funds. I think that was smart. Our concerns were valid. We didn't want our kids to have to feel the divide by sending them to another room while the speech was being given. We believe Obama is a socialist, therefore our fears are valid. Once we read the speech, we were all ok with it. But, that wasn't enough time to let the district know we would be bringing our kids to school that day. It is the governments fault for rushing this through and keeping us uninformed. -- Alicia
I believe that the LMSVSD cheated the children out of a unique valuable life experience. The children are not tied to a political party. They look at the President of the United States with respect. I don't remember the President ever talking directly to the children when I was young. The children would have heard a positive message. It is a shame that this was not supported on an educational level. -- Karen
The school board's action was entirely reasonable. If these parents are so interested in having their kids listen to Obama, it can easily be accomplished at home. This would have the added advantage of allowing a parent such as myself to correct the many inaccuracies he is prone to voice. -- David
asking for the teachers/principle to resign because they didnt let there students watch the obama speech live is crazy... they let them watch it on a delay" Im more upset that the NFL might not let the charger fans watch the game live!due to the black out rules im not gonna go out and ask for the bigwigs of the nfl to resign! -- Chris
I support La Mesa Spring Valley School Districts decision not to show the broadcast of Barak Obama. Give them a raise for having the guts! -- Sheri
just because the board members decided it not show it, does means that parents can go online and show it to their children. This is just a dirty stunt to try to fire board members that are just trying to think everybody. -- Bill
Making the decision of not showing our presidents speech is a missed opportunity for our children to witness a positive message from a such historic figure of our country. -- Sarah
I was shocked that school board member Rick Winet still tries to defend his abhorrant actions. He should be removed as an example to all students that censorship and political grandstanding should not be tolerated. -- Tom
Of course, I think the speech should have been shown live! But isn't it going a little too far asking the board to resign for that only mistake they made? -- Marie
Why is it so important to show Obama's speech to school kids. The topic of the speech pertained to things that EVERY PARENT should tell their child, to wit, stay in school, get good grades, etc. GET OVER IT DEMOCRATS! -- Brian
This is regarding the vote against Mr. Wilson. The democrats need to "man-up" and stop making our government look weak. A reporter from England has poked fun at the American government. She has intimated that our leaders are unable to handle the stress and pressure of coming under fire. I quite agree with her assessment. Our "leaders" need to stop their petty squabbling. Money is tight and they waste time and money on what? For someone to make ANOTHER apology that has already bee previously accepted. KNOCK IT OFF AND FIX THE ECONOMY, BONE HEADS!!! -- Meme
