2021 VA Governors race

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Republicans are tearing down democracy all over the place. All you have to do is pay attention to know they’re trying to undermine election results at the state level and through an insurrection and whitewashing of that insurrection at the federal level.

Youngkin is part of it: “election integrity” platform despite no problems with our election; not condemning his surrogate amanda Chase for her campaigning on the “stolen election” fraud at rallies for him; not condemning and disavowing his supporters pledging to a flag used at the insurrection.

The evidence is clear. It’s mystifying why people are more engaged on made-up culture wars than actual facts.

Made up culture wars?

Covering up sexual assault by a School Board is not a made-up culture wars. Lying to the public is not a made-up culture war.
Graphic novels with illustrations of people having sex is not appropriate in a school library.


No one is "banning books." Parents should have a say for what is appropriate in schools. Choosing appropriate materials and objecting to inappropriate materials is not "banning books." Where would you draw the line in schools? Fifth grade? First grade?

Banning books is prohibiting books from being published or sold.

Good news then.

You already have the choice today to opt your kids out of books / certain assignments.

Problem solved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Republicans are tearing down democracy all over the place. All you have to do is pay attention to know they’re trying to undermine election results at the state level and through an insurrection and whitewashing of that insurrection at the federal level.

Youngkin is part of it: “election integrity” platform despite no problems with our election; not condemning his surrogate amanda Chase for her campaigning on the “stolen election” fraud at rallies for him; not condemning and disavowing his supporters pledging to a flag used at the insurrection.

The evidence is clear. It’s mystifying why people are more engaged on made-up culture wars than actual facts.

OK. So basically a lot of signaling. Not practical policy.

What potential proposals does Youngkin support that tear down democracy? More machine audits? Voter roll audits? Voter verification? Does that frighten you?

He’s not very forthcoming with his plans. He says he can’t discuss until he wins the “independent vote”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Republicans are tearing down democracy all over the place. All you have to do is pay attention to know they’re trying to undermine election results at the state level and through an insurrection and whitewashing of that insurrection at the federal level.

Youngkin is part of it: “election integrity” platform despite no problems with our election; not condemning his surrogate amanda Chase for her campaigning on the “stolen election” fraud at rallies for him; not condemning and disavowing his supporters pledging to a flag used at the insurrection.

The evidence is clear. It’s mystifying why people are more engaged on made-up culture wars than actual facts.

Made up culture wars?

Covering up sexual assault by a School Board is not a made-up culture wars. Lying to the public is not a made-up culture war.
Graphic novels with illustrations of people having sex is not appropriate in a school library.


No one is "banning books." Parents should have a say for what is appropriate in schools. Choosing appropriate materials and objecting to inappropriate materials is not "banning books." Where would you draw the line in schools? Fifth grade? First grade?

Banning books is prohibiting books from being published or sold.

Good news then.

You already have the choice today to opt your kids out of books / certain assignments.

Problem solved.

I am a parent and I was never given this option. Please link, thanks.

[Anonymous]

The only opt-out option I was aware of was for FLE and a survey or two.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Republicans are tearing down democracy all over the place. All you have to do is pay attention to know they’re trying to undermine election results at the state level and through an insurrection and whitewashing of that insurrection at the federal level.

Youngkin is part of it: “election integrity” platform despite no problems with our election; not condemning his surrogate amanda Chase for her campaigning on the “stolen election” fraud at rallies for him; not condemning and disavowing his supporters pledging to a flag used at the insurrection.

The evidence is clear. It’s mystifying why people are more engaged on made-up culture wars than actual facts.

Made up culture wars?

Covering up sexual assault by a School Board is not a made-up culture wars. Lying to the public is not a made-up culture war.
Graphic novels with illustrations of people having sex is not appropriate in a school library.


No one is "banning books." Parents should have a say for what is appropriate in schools. Choosing appropriate materials and objecting to inappropriate materials is not "banning books." Where would you draw the line in schools? Fifth grade? First grade?

Banning books is prohibiting books from being published or sold.

Good news then.

You already have the choice today to opt your kids out of books / certain assignments.

Problem solved.

I am a parent and I was never given this option. Please link, thanks.

Sure. Which school system & what grade(s)?

[Anonymous]

LCPS, 6th and 8th

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Republicans are tearing down democracy all over the place. All you have to do is pay attention to know they’re trying to undermine election results at the state level and through an insurrection and whitewashing of that insurrection at the federal level.

Youngkin is part of it: “election integrity” platform despite no problems with our election; not condemning his surrogate amanda Chase for her campaigning on the “stolen election” fraud at rallies for him; not condemning and disavowing his supporters pledging to a flag used at the insurrection.

The evidence is clear. It’s mystifying why people are more engaged on made-up culture wars than actual facts.

Made up culture wars?

Covering up sexual assault by a School Board is not a made-up culture wars. Lying to the public is not a made-up culture war.
Graphic novels with illustrations of people having sex is not appropriate in a school library.


No one is "banning books." Parents should have a say for what is appropriate in schools. Choosing appropriate materials and objecting to inappropriate materials is not "banning books." Where would you draw the line in schools? Fifth grade? First grade?

Banning books is prohibiting books from being published or sold.

Good news then.

You already have the choice today to opt your kids out of books / certain assignments.

Problem solved.

I am a parent and I was never given this option. Please link, thanks.

Sure. Which school system & what grade(s)?

Here is general FCPS info:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/opt-out-forms

For every “sensitive” topic or book so far, we have been notified in advance, given specific instructions on how to opt-out, and were provided with alternatives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LCPS, 6th and 8th

https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/92/SRR%20-ENGLISH%20-%20NEW%20AUP%20FORM-FINAL%20REVISED-NOVEMBER%202015.pdf

Pg 19
“ The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. §1232h, requires LCPS to notify parents or guardians to obtain consent for, or to allow parents or guardians to opt their child out of, participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas:
1. political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent(s);
2. mental or psychological problems of the student or the student’s family;
3. sexual behavior or attitudes;
4. illegal,anti-social,self-incriminating,ordemeaning
behavior;
5. critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have
close family relationships;
6. legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with
lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or
parents; or
8. income, other than as required by law, to determine
program eligibility.
This requirement also applies to the collection,
disclosure, or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”) and certain physical exams and screenings.
At present, a schedule of activities requiring parental notice and consent or opt-out is not available for the upcoming school year. If surveys and activities are scheduled
after the school year begins, LCPS will provide notification to parents or guardians, allowing them a reasonable period of time to opt their child out. Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review the survey.”



I’m sure you’ve seen this a few times already if you have an 8th grader…
https://www.lcps.org/Page/212723

[Anonymous]

Huh, didn’t happen for us in LCPS. What grade?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Huh, didn’t happen for us in LCPS. What grade?

We get notified 1-2x a year plus FLE.

8th & 9th in APS.

Here is the law:
https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=161&typ=bil&val=Hb516

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Republicans are tearing down democracy all over the place. All you have to do is pay attention to know they’re trying to undermine election results at the state level and through an insurrection and whitewashing of that insurrection at the federal level.

Youngkin is part of it: “election integrity” platform despite no problems with our election; not condemning his surrogate amanda Chase for her campaigning on the “stolen election” fraud at rallies for him; not condemning and disavowing his supporters pledging to a flag used at the insurrection.

The evidence is clear. It’s mystifying why people are more engaged on made-up culture wars than actual facts.

OK. So basically a lot of signaling. Not practical policy.

What potential proposals does Youngkin support that tear down democracy? More machine audits? Voter roll audits? Voter verification? Does that frighten you?

+100
I'm all for it. In fact, who *wouldn't* be in favor of as many ways to safeguard our elections as possible? Oh, right. Democrats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only opt-out option I was aware of was for FLE and a survey or two.

+1
Longtime FCPS parent here. We've definitely been given FLE opt-out options, but I can't remember one time I've heard about opting out of assigned reading. Or at least a warning that said reading contained sexually graphic scenes. I probably wouldn't opt my child out, but it would definitely be nice to be given a heads-up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Republicans are tearing down democracy all over the place. All you have to do is pay attention to know they’re trying to undermine election results at the state level and through an insurrection and whitewashing of that insurrection at the federal level.

Youngkin is part of it: “election integrity” platform despite no problems with our election; not condemning his surrogate amanda Chase for her campaigning on the “stolen election” fraud at rallies for him; not condemning and disavowing his supporters pledging to a flag used at the insurrection.

The evidence is clear. It’s mystifying why people are more engaged on made-up culture wars than actual facts.

You can keep saying it’s made up but that doesn’t mean it’s true. We have eyes to see and ears to hear and brains to think critically. We are also not all Trumpers or even Republicans.

You believe The Big Lie?

DP. Don't be obtuse. Youngkin has unequivocally said Biden won the election. Period. The only people spreading "the big lie" are Democrats, who seem unable to stop lying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Republicans are tearing down democracy all over the place. All you have to do is pay attention to know they’re trying to undermine election results at the state level and through an insurrection and whitewashing of that insurrection at the federal level.

Youngkin is part of it: “election integrity” platform despite no problems with our election; not condemning his surrogate amanda Chase for her campaigning on the “stolen election” fraud at rallies for him; not condemning and disavowing his supporters pledging to a flag used at the insurrection.

The evidence is clear. It’s mystifying why people are more engaged on made-up culture wars than actual facts.

Made up culture wars?

Covering up sexual assault by a School Board is not a made-up culture wars. Lying to the public is not a made-up culture war.
Graphic novels with illustrations of people having sex is not appropriate in a school library.


No one is "banning books." Parents should have a say for what is appropriate in schools. Choosing appropriate materials and objecting to inappropriate materials is not "banning books." Where would you draw the line in schools? Fifth grade? First grade?

Banning books is prohibiting books from being published or sold.

Good news then.

You already have the choice today to opt your kids out of books / certain assignments.

Problem solved.

I am a parent and I was never given this option. Please link, thanks.

Sure. Which school system & what grade(s)?

Here is general FCPS info:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/opt-out-forms

For every “sensitive” topic or book so far, we have been notified in advance, given specific instructions on how to opt-out, and were provided with alternatives.

I'm also a FCPS parent and have never received opt-out notification about books. As I said in an earlier post, I probably wouldn't opt my kids out of reading most assigned books - but I absolutely would have if "Beloved" had been on their reading lists. I could barely get through the harrowing sexually graphic scenes myself. No way would I put my child through that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Huh, didn’t happen for us in LCPS. What grade?

We get notified 1-2x a year plus FLE.

8th & 9th in APS.

Here is the law:
https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=161&typ=bil&val=Hb516

You are posting a link to a 2016 bill providing for parental notification that McAuliffe vetoed (and the Virginia House was one vote short of being able to override his veto).