Comments on: Obama Meeting Costs High School Class President His Office http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/ America's Election HQ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:53:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: J P.McCormick http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-320148 J P.McCormick Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:39:56 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-320148 Rules are rules. Those boys broke them and they got their just desserts.Maybe the next time they want to skip school for whatever the reason they will think twice before doing so. By the way SHAME on Mr. Obama for signing an excuse for them!!! Rules are rules. Those boys broke them and they got their just desserts.Maybe the next time they want to skip school for whatever the reason they will think twice before doing so. By the way SHAME on Mr. Obama for signing an excuse for them!!!

]]> By: Phil, Chicago http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-318675 Phil, Chicago Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:08:40 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-318675 These two individuals chose to skip school without parental permission and are surprised that they are got suspended? Give me a break, a suspension is the rule after getting caught for "cutting classes". Additionally, if one is the head of their school's class, they are in a Leadership role, being asked to step down does not appear to be adverse punishment to me. The issue I find most surprising is the comments below from citizens who seem to endorse this kind of behavior. These two individuals chose to skip school without parental permission and are surprised that they are got suspended? Give me a break, a suspension is the rule after getting caught for “cutting classes”. Additionally, if one is the head of their school’s class, they are in a Leadership role, being asked to step down does not appear to be adverse punishment to me. The issue I find most surprising is the comments below from citizens who seem to endorse this kind of behavior.

]]> By: Dave http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-315360 Dave Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:38:34 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-315360 Perhaps a better punishment would have been labor that the schoool may have needed. Have the boy do supervised labor in exchange for his choice to skip school. Community service to help the school until the end of the school year. Kind of like detention a few years back. Perhaps a better punishment would have been labor that the schoool may have needed. Have the boy do supervised labor in exchange for his choice to skip school. Community service to help the school until the end of the school year. Kind of like detention a few years back.

]]> By: Sam http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314954 Sam Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:51:04 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314954 IF it was Hillary who he went to see, i bet he would of never gotten suspended. IF it was Hillary who he went to see, i bet he would of never gotten suspended.

]]> By: Lis http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314803 Lis Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:58:27 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314803 Good for this young man. I would have done the same thing to see Obama. It was a once in a life time historical event. The school could have made a history class of the event. Public schools have no common sense. I would have been happy knowing the student wasn't out skipping school to do drugs........ Good for this young man. I would have done the same thing to see Obama. It was a once in a life time historical event. The school could have made a history class of the event. Public schools have no common sense. I would have been happy knowing the student wasn’t out skipping school to do drugs……..

]]> By: Jodi Cox http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314635 Jodi Cox Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:09:49 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314635 Kids skip school all the time and rarely get a suspension, usualy only people who skip a great deal get suspended. This has nothing to do with the elections, just some goofy tabloid style reporting I'd expect from a supermarket not a new channel. As mentioned before this is not news. If your this slow on storys why not cover the clean up efforts on the Colorado forest fires. Kids skip school all the time and rarely get a suspension, usualy only people who skip a great deal get suspended. This has nothing to do with the elections, just some goofy tabloid style reporting I’d expect from a supermarket not a new channel. As mentioned before this is not news. If your this slow on storys why not cover the clean up efforts on the Colorado forest fires.

]]> By: Albert http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314178 Albert Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:37:21 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314178 Great presidents must undergo severe testing. Hang in there until you are Obamanized, then you will be heading for greatness. Great presidents must undergo severe testing. Hang in there until you are Obamanized, then you will be heading for greatness.

]]> By: Natalie http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314088 Natalie Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:41:02 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314088 Obviously the administration has lost their understanding of American Democracy and the protections secured within it. It is very concerning that the school administration feels they have the power to remove someone from office that was elected by the student body. Obviously the administration has lost their understanding of American Democracy and the protections secured within it. It is very concerning that the school administration feels they have the power to remove someone from office that was elected by the student body.

]]> By: McClum http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314009 McClum Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:54:57 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-314009 Bryan, Your attitude is an example of why "CONSERVATIVES" don't think for them selves or get anything important done! Bryan,

Your attitude is an example of why “CONSERVATIVES” don’t think for them selves or get anything important done!

]]> By: Bryan http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313641 Bryan Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:44:47 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313641 This kid learned a valuable lesson despite missing school that day.........that actions have consequences. His action (skipping school, regardless of the reason) had a resulting consequence (his suspension and ultimate resignation). I can't help but think that if he were a conservative instead of a whiney liberal, he would already have known that lesson. This kid learned a valuable lesson despite missing school that day………that actions have consequences.
His action (skipping school, regardless of the reason) had a resulting consequence (his suspension and ultimate resignation).
I can’t help but think that if he were a conservative instead of a whiney liberal, he would already have known that lesson.

]]> By: Mike http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313625 Mike Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:28:22 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313625 This is wrong! Students of or close to voting age should be encouraged to see the the Presidential candidates, especially if they are able to talk to them directly. Suspending a student for this is wrong and it should be wiped off his record. This is wrong! Students of or close to voting age should be encouraged to see the the Presidential candidates, especially if they are able to talk to them directly. Suspending a student for this is wrong and it should be wiped off his record.

]]> By: Scranton Grad http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313612 Scranton Grad Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:08:07 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313612 McGraw (principle) is an idiot and removed the best president that the school has ever seen from office. Colin was not looking for attention he wanted to meet the next president because it interests him and had volunteered for Obama many times and wanted to meet the man he spent many hours and days working for. I don't blame him and I would have done the same thing. McGraw is just jealous that he didn't see him. McGraw (principle) is an idiot and removed the best president that the school has ever seen from office. Colin was not looking for attention he wanted to meet the next president because it interests him and had volunteered for Obama many times and wanted to meet the man he spent many hours and days working for. I don’t blame him and I would have done the same thing. McGraw is just jealous that he didn’t see him.

]]> By: matt82@yahoo.com http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313589 matt82@yahoo.com Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:38:33 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313589 Hey, this case makes me think about Michigan and Florida. When Obama and his supporters always tell rule is rule and then this student shuold know how he will do. If not, Obama and his supporter are liars. Hey, this case makes me think about Michigan and Florida. When Obama and his supporters always tell rule is rule and then this student shuold know how he will do. If not, Obama and his supporter are liars.

]]> By: jan http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313574 jan Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:19:07 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313574 amazing!! if you break the rules, you must pay regarless.... amazing!! if you break the rules, you must pay regarless….

]]> By: Stephen http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313573 Stephen Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:19:02 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313573 Isn't it a little ironic that the punishment for skipping a class is that you are "forced" to miss a whole day of classes? Perhaps being required to write an essay on the role of civil disobediance would have been more appropriate. Isn’t it a little ironic that the punishment for skipping a class is that you are “forced” to miss a whole day of classes? Perhaps being required to write an essay on the role of civil disobediance would have been more appropriate.

]]> By: Tandy http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313541 Tandy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:51:49 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313541 Oh for crying out loud. That is real petty of the school. They ought to be ashamed of doing such a think like that. The kid is 18, legal enough to sign his own permission slip. I can't speak for many school districts, but I know my district, at the time that I attended school, I didn't need a permission slip signed by my mother if I needed to leave school for anything. It's his American right to listen to Obama's rally, the kid can legally vote. Oh for crying out loud. That is real petty of the school. They ought to be ashamed of doing such a think like that. The kid is 18, legal enough to sign his own permission slip. I can’t speak for many school districts, but I know my district, at the time that I attended school, I didn’t need a permission slip signed by my mother if I needed to leave school for anything. It’s his American right to listen to Obama’s rally, the kid can legally vote.

]]> By: Paul Jones http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313538 Paul Jones Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:50:19 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313538 What is wrong with this picture. A- Why is this News B- The kid broke a rule and should be punished C- Why is this News America has become a sad, sad place to live in. This is news? Paul Jones Cincinnati, Ohio What is wrong with this picture.
A- Why is this News
B- The kid broke a rule and should be punished
C- Why is this News

America has become a sad, sad place to live in. This is news?
Paul Jones
Cincinnati, Ohio

]]> By: BettiH, Indianapolis, IN http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313527 BettiH, Indianapolis, IN Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:39:31 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313527 Comment by itzmeok April 23rd, 2008 at 1:45 pm Why the heck is this even ‘news’?!? The kid broke the rules - PERIOD. Is he supposed to get preferential treatment because he’s the class president?!? Or is it because he’s an Obama supporter?!? Bull!!! Rules are rules - no one is above them. NO ONE! Well then why are clinton supporters trying to allow FL and MI delegates to be seated. They broke the rules? Comment by itzmeok
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Why the heck is this even ‘news’?!? The kid broke the rules - PERIOD. Is he supposed to get preferential treatment because he’s the class president?!? Or is it because he’s an Obama supporter?!? Bull!!! Rules are rules - no one is above them. NO ONE!

Well then why are clinton supporters trying to allow FL and MI delegates to be seated. They broke the rules?

]]> By: Alan Sprague http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313526 Alan Sprague Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:37:50 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313526 Bravo for the Principle! Rules are rules and if the rules are not learned [followed] when they are young how will they keep them when they are adults? Bravo for the Principle! Rules are rules and if the rules are not learned [followed] when they are young how will they keep them when they are adults?

]]> By: s http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313521 s Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:29:39 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/23/obama-meeting-costs-high-school-class-president-his-office/#comment-313521 It would have been ok if it were President Bush or Hillary. They should have know they would get the axe because it was Obama . It would have been ok if it were President Bush or Hillary. They should have know they would get the axe because it was Obama .

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