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English-Only Trial: Day Two
Three families are suing Saint Anne Catholic School in Wichita for discrimination because of its "English-only" rule. Reporter: Deb FarrisEmail Address: deb.farris@kake.com |
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i am a student at st.anne and i think this whole thing should stop. it is pulling everyone apart. what kind of an example is that for us children? now my best friends wont come back to st.anne.... its just not worth it to me.
For one thing English is this States official language, if they don't like it then move somewhere else. Also, aren't Private schools private for a reason? If they so no Spanish speaking then NO SPANISH SPEAKING!. How much time, energy, and MONEY is this lawsuit costing the tax payers who know that rules apply to EVERYONE?
First of all let me say:I am Hispanic,and I feel that IF these 3 families had read the handbook of rules/regulations of this PRIVATE school and/or didn't understand it.Should have sought out someone who could EXPLAIN it.I feel this school is within its rights.Public schools(most)allow bilingual whether it being Spanish/English or whatever,and encourage it!But this is a PRIVATE school EVERYONE should abide by its rules!My children were raised mostly english as I was.BUT our GrandFathers instilled in us to know our native language NOT to be *SUPREME BEINGS* but because one day we may need it.All of us including my Kids UNDERSTAND it we may NOT be fluent but do understand it.It is wrong to try to change a RULE in a PRIVATE school!Catholic or not ... it is wrong ! Les debe de dar verguenza! They should be embarassed! Learn the rules before enrolling in a Private school! Apenda los regalmentos antes de enlistarse en escuelas privadas!
Hey Patriot- I doubt La Raza will scare the judge. The children involved were bullying the other students. Why are other families (including Mexican families) ok with following the rules but these three families are not? Children should not be able to "do as they please." Does that mean they can bring guns to schools even though it is against the rules because afterall, "children should do as they please?" Our family is part Mexican and this has never been an issue. Grandma taught everyone to follow the rules.
Hey jumia, did any of your ancestors fight in the revolutionary war that freed the country. Sorry, but my ancestors waited until the dinosaurs died off, sorry bout your luck.
it sounds to me you got a problem with being racist not alot of these comments.I like going to church and faithful to the private school where I have decided to place my child at.Oh yes I am half hispanic so quit your racism and lets try to work thru all this mess that 3 families has created.Thank-you mom and dad for raising me right.
ST, ANNE SCHOOL IS GOING TO LOSE THIS BIG TIME. EVERYONE KNOWS THAT IF YOUR A MINORITY AND CLAIM DISCRIMINATION THAT POLITICAL CORRECTNESS IS ON THEIR SIDE, AND PARTICULARLY IF YOUR A HISPANIC. THEY HAVE MANY MINORITY RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS BACKING THEM UP. THE JUDGE DOESN'T DARE TO RULE AGAINST THEM OR HE'LL FEEL THE WRATH OF LA RAZA, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND OTHERS COMING AFTER HIM. THESE PEOPLE ARE ALREADY IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT WITH THE LOU DOBBS SHOW WEDNESDAY NIGHT TALKING AT LENGH ABOUT IT. THIS CASE ISN'T ABOUT RIGHT OR WRONG, IT'S ABOUT THE BIG POWERFUL CATHOLIC CHURCH WITH DEEP POCKETS CAUSING A FEW LITTLE MINORITY KIDS MENTAL DISTRESS BY DENYING THEM THE RIGHT TO DO AS THEY PLEASE. SO ST. ANNE'S BE PREPARED TO PAY.
This story made http://detentionslip.org! Voted #1 for crazy headlines in education.
YOU ALL ARE A BUNCH OF RACIST PEOPLE AND TWO FACED.IF YOU GO TO SAINT ANNES AND ARE COMMENTING AND MAKING PRE JUDGEMENT REMARKS YOU ARE ALSO BREAKING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SHAME ON YOU SO CALLED CHURCH GOERS
Victoria- Thanks for your comment. It is nice to get your perspective and to let us know that we should not lump everyone from the same race, nationality, gender, etc together. I have always said that immigrants keep our country going but we have to speak a common language because our country is so diverse.
I have a child who attends St.Anne School and also happens to be Mexican-American. Born and raised here but none the less we are proud Mexicans. I agree with the schools "English Only Rule". I asked my daughter what she thought about this since she has seen it aired on tv and she simply said "it's not fair for kids to talk other languages when not everyone can understand them". That comes from a second grader who knows what it means to follow school rules/policy. She understands that spanish is her second language and quiet frankly is a privilage BUT that we only use it in our household and not even on a daily basis at that. It's something she'll have with her for the rest of her life but that she does not take it for granted. I pray the judge rules in favor of the school. St Anne's is only trying to teach our children the fundamentals of life and shouldn't have to deal with something like this. They have a higher goal for their students. Thx
My kids and now my grandkids attend St Anne's and are proud of it. My grandchild that still goes there hopes they don't let the Silva boy back in school. She is in a different grade-but he made comments to them in Spanish to bully them.
To Ya Tu: As I said, it doesn't matter who came over on the Mayflower. Spanish and English are not native to this land. However, he Constitution was written in English not Spanish. I think most people don't have a problem with people speaking their native tongue at home but doing business, at school, & at work people should speak English. Mexicans are not the only immigrants and other groups have, for the most part, been able to adapt to English. Why is it such a problem for these particular families?
what? ya tu sabes-- what was that all about? we are not talking about the education levels here. Why don't YOU read the case and figure out what this is all about. loser. oh, and I'm sorry, we don't have to look up your spanish... We are in America!
I believe these kids was starting trouble and the school has the right to do the right thing getting them out of the school (whether it was the parents or the school)So whether its the parents or the school you still have alot of supporters on both sides.The kids needs to be punished more if this law suit goes toward the school I feel the school needs to have the 3 families pay the school back for there expences. Also, if we want to be fair they should get back what the 3 family's are asking(from each family). Also, make those kids do community services for there actions in this case cause if they are old enough to know about a law suits they are old enough to respect others and find out there are all types of people you have to try to get along with.god bless your church and the kids that can follow rules.Keep up the good job teaching!!!!