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Originally posted by DisIllusioned PatRiot
I dont really have a problem with this as long as there is no kind of indoctrination.
What better way to get little kids(at least boys) to exercise than to play GI Joe?
Originally posted by DisIllusioned PatRiot
Originally posted by tebyen
I wonder what is with this at your kids school. I'd be talking to the admin about it.
Why? All Its just a way to motivate kids... not everything is a government conspiracy. Just like churches use different themes for their summer bible schools. They're just trying to get the kids interested.
Plus the form is voluntary. If they don't want them to go then don't send the form back.
Originally posted by fxtrademark
More american stupidity.
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
It plainly states the Department of Defense "Has drafted ALL students".
The only thing optional is whether or not you want to buy a T-shirt.
If it were my child I would complain loudly to the administration about them being in any elementary school for any reason whatsoever.
Yes, they want your child for cannon fodder in their next ill-conceived war.
If you as a parent think that's fine that's your business.
Me, I would have the news crews and every parent aware and make one very large stink about it.
May I ask what state this is in?
Originally posted by emberscott
If there was a sinister alterior, ulterior motive, what would, could it be? Could or would it be...
Most U.S. youths unfit to serve, data show
“Kids are just not able to do push-ups,” Gilroy said. “And they can’t do pull-ups. And they can’t run.”
Report Says 75 Percent of Young Americans Unfit for Military Service
"When you get kids who can't do push-ups, pull-ups or run, this is a fundamental problem not just for the military but for the country," said Curtis Gilroy, the Pentagon's director of accessions policy. Many kids are not "taking physical education in school; they're more interested in sedentary activities such as the computer or television. And we have a fast-food mentality in this country."
I sense a conspiracy.