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mean political teacher
well, i was in my la class a few days ago, and then my teacher dicides to open a discusion about the election. i really enjoy politics, and im a republican. but she gave us a run down of what each party was like. and she said that republicans are mostly rich white guys, dont like to think out of the box, want to start comunisium, want to raise taxes, think women should do house work, and that they dont want to go green. all of that stuff is very not true. then she said that demecrates are great thinkers who try to have new people in like blacks and women, and that they want to lower taxes and would love to go green, those are problably true...exept the taxes part (but ill try to keep my opinion out) and i come home, all made because she had put me down like that, and i told my mom who is AMAZING at politics and rights and logic. and she said that the teacher really shouldnt be doing that...she does have the freedom of speech, but she is also in a positon of athority, so everyone else could think that what she is saying is fact, but it is really opinion, but my question is, what should i do if she brings it up again, should i ask her after class to not be making stuff up about the republicans, or should i tell the princiable that shes basicly discriminating agains rep., or should i have my mom call, but i really dont want to just sit back and let her think that she can say what ever she wants, im just not like that
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I know this is completely different, but consider this: what if your teacher was talking about blacks and saying that they were inferior to whites? Yes, there is freedom of speech and people do have a right to say things like that, but as a teacher, there are some things that you should not talk about if you want to keep your job. Teachers do have the freedom of speech just like everyone else, but that's something you could get fired over. So, in other words, say what you want, but there can certainly be consequences. She doesn't have the right to employment by your school. Since your teacher is an adult in charge and is a teacher who is supposed to help sculpt you into an adult person, she is really imposing her beliefs on the class. My guess is that she knows that what she was saying isn't entirely accurate and she was exaggerating, but even so, there is no excuse for doing what she did. It's like telling kids in science class that there's no God and that evolution is the truth and creationism is wrong. Teachers certainly have the right to believe what they want, but there are limits as to what they can share with their students without getting in huge trouble with the administration and possibly fired. If this teacher is bold enough to sound off about politics, she is not the type of person you want to confront or even try talking to. What she did was seriously wrong and if she doesn't know that, she's a dumbass (excuse my language). She really doesn't deserve the courtesy of a warning. Sometimes teachers get too comfortable with a class and think that they can say and do whatever they want and get away with it. Don't let her get away with this because it will continue to happen and will likely get worse. Teachers should have much more control and set a much more professional example than she is. What you need to do is have your mom call the principal. A phone call from a parent is very powerful. It's even better if she can go in and speak to the principal face to face. If that's not possible, make sure that the phone call happens and that you set up a meeting with the principal yourself. Don't let this slide. It's pretty serious and this teacher should not get away with it. My guess is that she won't be fired for it, but she'll definitely get reamed out for it, possibly punished in some other way, and she will never do it again. For an added punch, do a write-up about the Republican party and hand it in to her that squashes all the misconceptions that she has. She especially can't get away with saying that Republicans believe women should do housework and aren't involving women in the party when McCain's VP pick is female, and a very outspoken, strong female at that! Anyway, giving her the write-up would best be done at a meeting with you, her, the principal, and possibly your mom. An invitation to a local Republican event would be great and the principal would probably recommend she go. She would learn a lot from something like that. Good luck and please don't let this go. I'm a Democrat myself, but I still feel very strongly about this because I'm an aspiring teacher. She should totally know better and even though I disagree with many of the Republican ideas, I know that they are valid and that what your teacher was saying is completely wrong! This teacher is a ridiculous person! There's a difference between promoting Democratic ideas and dismissing Republican ideas. It's hard not to promote what you believe in, but as a teacher, you can't do it by insulting the other side and it should be subconscious and happen kind of by accident. Heck, she could even say she was a Democrat and that would be fine as long as she didn't portray Republicans in a negative light. She really didn't have to bash Republicans like she did. Stand up for what you believe and do something about this that's going to make an impact!
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The teacher was definitely wrong is doing this. I'm also a "republican", though I like to think of myself more as a Conservative.
You have two options which I think you realize:
1. Confront the teacher about it, and tell her that her political views should not be seen as an absolute in class, and bashing others' opinions is wrong.
2. If she does nothing and keeps doing it, go to the principal, like you said.
Stand up for yourself, because no one else will. If that's one thing I've learned, well then that's what I want to pass on to you.
--Jack
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Whoa. What she is doing is definitely not right, and could put her in a serious position if people of higher authority found out. She's basically discriminating against you, and anyone else who shares the Republican belief. Serious action should be taken.
If you don't feel like challenging her on the spot and telling her in front of the class that she's got everything wrong, consider the other alternatives. Starting with the principal.
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