Bus driver playing Christian Music

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think this is appropriate on a public school bus. I would definitely reach out to the school, county and transportation office to clarify what the rules are. I would definitely want to understand what the policy is rather than just make random demands.

+1. I am not a lawyer.

In Virginia, as in most states, public school buses are considered an extension of the public school system, which means that the same laws governing the separation of church and state apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teach your kid tolerance.

Tolerance of what and whom? In my opinion, teaching tolerance here = standing up for the kids on the bus that are not Christian.

Get a grip. That crappy music isn’t going to convert anyone. Tell your kid to put on headphones if you don’t like it. Then
give that bus driver a big old THANK YOU. We need bus drivers!

[Anonymous]

With the bus driver shortage I would encourage your kid to wear air pods to listen to his own music. We need to keep our drivers. It is not as though the driver is broadcasting the Bible!

[Anonymous]

Gross

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank God it’s not rap with foul language!

Seriously - b’s and ho’s and the n-word would be just fine. Mention Jesus or the Bible and call the ACLU.

[Anonymous]

I will be blasting Stryper in my convertible all weekend because of the OP!

[Anonymous]

It’s not okay and I would report it to the principal. There kids of other faiths on the bus. Everyone needs to respect everyone else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teach your kid tolerance.

Tolerance of what and whom? In my opinion, teaching tolerance here = standing up for the kids on the bus that are not Christian.

Except that the kids aren't driving the bus. The driver makes the decision on the music.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think this is appropriate on a public school bus. I would definitely reach out to the school, county and transportation office to clarify what the rules are. I would definitely want to understand what the policy is rather than just make random demands.

What if the bus driver, while stopped, was engaged in a conversation by a student about Jesus. Would you call the School District then too? Aren’t we all being a bit sensitive? Guy is probably doing his job while kids are screaming all around him. and not trying to harvest souls. It probably makes him a safer driver to boot but do your thing.

[Anonymous]

Let it go OP

[Anonymous]

Be glad you have a bus and driver. Or you apply to drive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teach your kid tolerance.

Tolerance of what and whom? In my opinion, teaching tolerance here = standing up for the kids on the bus that are not Christian.

Get a grip. That crappy music isn’t going to convert anyone. Tell your kid to put on headphones if you don’t like it. Then
give that bus driver a big old THANK YOU. We need bus drivers!

It is not about converting anyone. It’s about the fact that non-Christian students on the bus should not be marginalized. Sure I could tell my own kid to ignore, but that doesn’t solve the problem for the other kids who deserve a safe space.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teach your kid tolerance.

Tolerance of what and whom? In my opinion, teaching tolerance here = standing up for the kids on the bus that are not Christian.

Except that the kids aren't driving the bus. The driver makes the decision on the music.

So only those driving the bus deserve tolerance and respect? You’ll have to explain that logic…

[Anonymous]

Send a complaint to the school board with the timing of the bus/school, and hopefully they will deal with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teach your kid tolerance.

Tolerance of what and whom? In my opinion, teaching tolerance here = standing up for the kids on the bus that are not Christian.

Except that the kids aren't driving the bus. The driver makes the decision on the music.

So only those driving the bus deserve tolerance and respect? You’ll have to explain that logic…

How is asking the driver to refrain from religious propaganda while "on duty" in a public school system stripping them of tolerance or respect? They are welcome to listen to their religious propaganda in their own home, vehicle, or likely even when there are no children on the vehicle. While they are representing a public, secular school? Not appropriate.

Religious folk do love to play the victim, even when they are clearly in the wrong though, so no surprise to see some replies from pps.