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  • Posted by LetsShrug 12 years, 6 months ago
    As a parent I think the survey was intrusive (I am apposed to surveys in general anyway) and I would be thrilled that the teacher took a stand and followed up on his recent lessons about the Constitution instead of ignoring what he had just taught them and made them feel as if they HAD to fill out the survey....even if he does look like a pot head. lol
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  • Posted by iroseland 12 years, 6 months ago
    first, yes I think the 5th is there to prevent you from self incrimination under oath. At the same time we generally do not allow this kind of a fishing expedition anywhere else. When facing the choice between right and wrong he chose to do what is right. This was as far as I can tell a pretty heroic act.
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  • Posted by $ rockymountainpirate 12 years, 6 months ago
    Good for this guy for taking advantage of a teachable moment to exercise his 1st Amendment rights (and job as a teacher) to give a practical demonstration of their 5th Amendment rights. Being disciplined for it is also a teachable moment for the kids. They see that the PTB will retaliate. I hope the kids show the courage to support him.
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  • Posted by Rocky_Road 12 years, 6 months ago
    The Fifth Amendment has no meaning outside of an oath to "tell the truth, and all the truth".

    But, he was 'dead on' for letting his students know that they are not to be intimidated by the powers to be.

    Such a questionnaire was never seen in my high school days, although drugs were not an issue when I was there. (Sometimes it becomes hard to relate to current issues, given my history.) Drinking was the drug of choice, and use to take up our entire weekend to accomplish....

    Bottom line: General Custer II needs to be supported, if only for the sake of sanity.

    The survey adds nothing to our social progress, but takes everything from our social freedom. 'Custer' has my support....
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