Supreme court historic ruling says race not factor in enrollment - Page 5 - U.S. Politics Online: A Political Discussion Forum

Mark_Twain · #61 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crystal

Texas actually has a "Robin Hood" plan which takes money from richer school districts and gives it to poorer ones. Yes, the richer districts complain "Quit Robbin' our Hood" because they have to cut back on advanced classes or additional electives, but when push comes to shove we all know every Texas student needs the opportunity to learn English before some rich district needs to offer a 7th language elective. When state's such as Texas have programs such as this is it still necessary to bus kids? Is it possible that diversity can be found in areas other than race? People are much more than a skin color, would you agree?

BTW, I'd like to point out to Joao, that Texas is part of the South and we have programs in place such as Robin Hood. As backwards as we must be, how did we ever come up with such an idea when we have no sense of community.

This certainly seems a step in the right direction. Glad to hear of it.

Now, if more states would just get on board. I don't like the idea of kids sitting on a bus for two hours when there's a school two blocks away. . .

Mark_Twain · #62 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armando Diaz

I am SO glad this form of forced Liberal racist integration is coming to an end. Unfortunately it came 40 years too late for some of my friends who did not survive this insane Liberal Experiment. The "Joys of Diversity" destroyed my school, my neighborhood and my city, and I will have to carry physical scars to my grave.

Geez, talk about WHINING, Monsieur Kettle.

Mrs. M · #63 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Twain

Before Katrina, did you involve New Orleans' 9th Ward in your "community?" Did you have 'em over for BBQs & ice-cream socials & such?

Yeah, I didn't fuckin' think so.

And wasn't it you who, just a few months back, was bitchin' about all your new neighbors? Some "community" you got down there. . .

The 9th Ward is in New Orleans. I'm not.

Yep, I've been bitching about my new neighbors. Why? Because they came here from New Orleans and are trying to CHANGE my community into New Orleans North. Rather than respect our differences, they want US to change. That's not very neighborly of them, now is it?

conformfailure · #64 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. M

The 9th Ward is in New Orleans. I'm not.

Yep, I've been bitching about my new neighbors. Why? Because they came here from New Orleans and are trying to CHANGE my community into New Orleans North. Rather than respect our differences, they want US to change. That's not very neighborly of them, now is it?

What city are you from?

Rakkasan · #65 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by conformfailure

No. Quit pretending. You guys can't hide it.

It only means rich schools for white kids and poor schools for minorities. That's the bottomline.

I am white

i went to a poor school

i went to a school that was ethically diverse

as usuall you bias shows you have the problem

conformfailure · #66 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joao Dasilva

Play nice, Mark.

She has low friends in high places.

HA! I was thinking the same thing!

Mark_Twain · #67 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. M

How do you explain the diversity in the schools in my city?

One black family, one hispanic family, and one Asian family doth not diversity make.

Rakkasan · #68 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joao Dasilva

So, no School Choice?

Tommy Thompson (Fred's smarter brother) would be disgusted.

Like i give a fuck what tommy thompson thinks

Mrs. M · #69 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by conformfailure

Oh my god. Okay Mrs. M, your city is perfect just like all the other cities in this nation. Racism doesn't exist in this country and diversity in schools just happenes by itself.

What am I missing here? Please make additions if I forgot any of your points.

I've never said that all cities were like mine. However, you said:

Quote:

No. Quit pretending. You guys can't hide it.

It only means rich schools for white kids and poor schools for minorities. That's the bottomline.

My city serves as an example that NOT all school fit your racial agenda.

Mark_Twain · #70 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by conformfailure

Brown v. Board of Education. That's how I explain it. Any other ingenious questions?

I think I'm gonna drive over to Topeka tomorrow to visit the National Park Service site that commemorates this ruling before the SCOTUS has it shut down for no longer telling a relevant story.

Mrs. M · #71 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by conformfailure

What city are you from?

Slidell

conformfailure · #72 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rakkasan

I am white

i went to a poor school

i went to a school that was ethically diverse

as usuall you bias shows you have the problem

Okay, more personal stories. I think a big red flag should spring up anytime an issue is discussed with one side constantly bringing out personal stories that seems to defy just about every existing statistic concerning the matter...

Mark_Twain · #73 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. M

The 9th Ward is in New Orleans. I'm not.

Yep, I've been bitching about my new neighbors. Why? Because they came here from New Orleans and are trying to CHANGE my community into New Orleans North. Rather than respect our differences, they want US to change. That's not very neighborly of them, now is it?

Well, it is now their town. If they live there, they should have the right to make their community into anything they like. The fucking universe doesn't rotate around your ass, shapely as it might be.

Rakkasan · #74 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by conformfailure

Okay, more personal stories. I think a big red flag should spring up anytime an issue is discussed with one side constantly bringing out personal stories that seems to defy just about every existing statistic concerning the matter...

no actually it is needed for you are the one who inferred that all white people are rich in the good schools...........

you are that person who said its all a conspiracy brought up by all the white people

and i am the one who is raising the red flag of BULLSHIT saying you are wrong

and need i remind you it was you who says your anti war shit is about your daughter serving???????? whos personal story was that chemtrail?????

Mark_Twain · #75 (**permalink**) 06-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joao Dasilva

Play nice, Mark.

She has low friends in high places.

Did you READ the TONE of her posts that earned my remarks? I think her purported desire for respect on this board just evaporated. . .

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode