We Don't Have Da Vincis Because Of Schools!!!

The first step is to learn how to spell simple, one-syllable words such as "makes", "drones" and "worn". Indeed, if I spelled as poorly as this I would fail, as should anyone.

Do not blame the public schools for a lack of "Da Vinci's" (I'm sure this is who you referred to instead of the non-existent "Divinci") Once you are finished learning how to properly spell, you will have a better time reading and learning about the climate of repressive teachings during Leonardo's time. Leonardo himself was kicked out of the church for committing "witchcraft" and studying subjects of the devil (you know, things like anatomy and physics). At one point, it was only his favor with a local Bishop that saved him from being burned at the stake for heresy.

So regardless of the condition you may or may not apply to Americas public schools, they are centuries ahead of the superstitious rhetoric of the 15th century. I mean damn, use MS Word if you have poor grammer. It's got everything you need to at least be read as an educated human being.

As for what clothing may or may not be worn in schools, that should not concern you at all. The schools are public, yet your rights as a student are limited, as they should be. Instead of being concerned if you can wear a poncho (which easily allows people to hide weapons such as guns and knives) you would perhaps benefit from focusing on studying the lessons the school has to teach you. Like spelling one syllable words.

poor grammer

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (copyright chiprj 2004)

*sorry, deadzombie . . . I couldn't resist. Troll me if you must.*

I couldnt resist. I actually threw that into MS Word myself before posting to pick up possesive contractions. When "Grammar" came up I smiled, thinking about the same mistake made on another blog just a few days back.

Ahhh . . . so it was intentional?

Good luck in debate. Remember you should be able to argue the other side just as effectively as your own. All of the great debaters could, I know Hubert humphrey could argue the Republican side of any debate as well as the Dems side. He often demonstrated it while dining with reporters and opposition politicians.

I totally agree with you. I don't see what the problem is with your shirt. Besides why should everybody look the same. I am not spending a bunch of money on clothes that is just stupid and I hate people who stand up for what there friends think and not what they think.
I wish people would be more independent

Stacey

Dead Zombie, I don't think your sarcasm is helping anyone. Your not talking about the subject kinda gets annoying too. Have some cookies, troll-house chocolate chip, no less. Being picky about spelling is ok, as long as you aren't insulting the person who wrote the article as being uneducated and illiterate.

Troll me if you deem it necessary.

Brandon, individuals do exist. Most of them are hidden under layers and layers of Abercrombie, make-up, and stifled creativity. Every person can be themselves and not be changed by others if they so desire.

The question truly is; What represses the individual?

Good luck on the Senior Skills debate. I dont' know who my "opponent" is yet, but I'm sure it will be interesting to see how this whole thing works out.

Peace,

Beebes

Cornbread, the reason that schools do not teach you to express yourself is because the arts are not funded in the No Child Left Behind Act. The act just funds standardized testing in core subjects such as math, science, social studies, reading, and writing. The head honchos over in Washington label all subject matter within the arts as "extra curricular activities". This is complete bullshit!!! The arts are special because they not only stimulate the cognitive domain of the brain, but they also stimulate a student's affective and psychomotor domains as well, thus giving a student a WELL ROUNDED EDUCATION. The only thing that the big wigs in charge see is that it's good to have a marching band or someone singing at a football game. This only aids in the strive to be mediocre in today's society. Sad, isn't it?!

The title of this article contains one of my pet-peeves: using an apostrophe-s combination to make a noun plural.  It isn't "DaVinci's." It is "DaVincis"

One day Leonardo was hard at work.  Sudedenly the phone rang.  It was his mother.  She was going to stop by to see her son who spends so much time alone in his office "doing art."

Soon after the phone call, Leonardo's cousin and uncle stopped by after a long day of shopping on the town.

Mrs. DaVinci and her son Fredo also dropped by to see what daddy was doing.

By the time Mama DaVinci got there there were too many DaVincis in DaVinci's office.

Dude, Zombie has a valid point.  I know that we all make spelling mistakes, but the words you got wrong (totally wrong) are words my 4th grader knows how to spell by heart.

As for you choice of clothing and the furor it apparently caused - are you dressing that way to please yourself, or are you doing it to make a statement?  It sounds like it was totally out of character for you, which leads me to believe that you were doing it more as a protest and as a rebellion than you were out of a genuine desire to create a 'style' for yourself.

Oh, and one more thing....did you mean 'Levi' jeans, or is this a new brand that I don't know about?

 

Damn subversive outerwear! A poncho? What're you trying to do, start a riot???

the arts are not funded in the No Child Left Behind Act. The act just funds standardized testing in core subjects such as math, science, social studies, reading, and writing.

- Which really just has both teachers and students scurrying to prepare for and take tests. There is very little teaching or learning going on.

Not addressing the issues? You're farther gone than I first thought. My reply was well written and very clear - my 2nd grader could understand the concepts behind it.
Once more, with feeling: You have no rights in school. You may not wear a poncho because it is easier to hide weapons inside of one. The rules is in place for your own protection. Stop worrying about what you can wear and start learning, because you damn sure need it.

- Which really just has both teachers and students scurrying to prepare for and take tests. There is very little teaching or learning going on.

I agree hamster!! it's sad...i wrote a few articles on it in my blog

You have no rights in school.

This is not true; there is such a thing as a Student Bill of Rights. Which is not to say whether you may or may not be allowed to wear a poncho if it violates your school's dress code.

Ouch. Some people are so strict!

Student Bill of Rights? What government organization on the Federal level defends this Bill? I can't find anything legitimate about a Student Bill of Rights anywhere. Perhaps my Google skills are off.

Ok, here's something:
"In our system, state-operated schools may not be enclaves of totalitarianism. School officials do not possess absolute authority over their students. Students in school as well as out of school are 'persons' under our Constitution."
Justice Abe Fortas, Tinker v. DesMoines (1969).

So let me rephrase, since my generalization was incorrect: students have rights, they just don't extend to your ability to wear whatever you want.

Student Bill of Rights? What government organization on the Federal level defends this Bill?

Sorry, I shouldn't have capitalized. What I meant was most schools have their own bill of rights or code of conduct governing students' rights and responsibilities. Students are not without rights and there are organizations such as the ACLU that will defend them..

My point was mainly that

schools may not be enclaves of totalitarianism

Well, Brandon...you bring up a good point, as you often do, and I can at least come up with one reason why our "beloved" principal made you take it off simply because of this equation.... Our Principal+Student expression=Principal 'Fuckhead'. A poncho is no violation of any school policy, but of course this is the same dumbass principal that wants to blow $2,000 on a useless electric sign for our school, or so I've heard from the student council reps in my class. As for the trends with the stupid clothes...they'll always be there, some people have no idea what they want or how to express themselves so they become posers, slaves to the general mass and lose thier own identity. You can pity them, though they do not care...they become totally and utterly consumed with being accepted that they don't remember how to live freely and have fun....so are the slaves of common culture.

As for the anal retentive people on here about spelling....lay off, I'm a grammar freak too, but you don't have to pick apart the whole article and try and tear down people just because of misspellings. Did it ever occur that he was tired and didn't proofread and plug it into a spell checker?....just let it be, at least you guys got the message....

~Zoo

Zombie~ Do you really think I care what you have to say about my spelling? I've been made fun of for who knows how long for it. Spelling just doesn't click with me, but don't ever insult my intelegence you dick! If you can't handle how I'm spelling then just troll me or something. Don't be so imature as too insult someone's intelegence without actually knowing the person.
Just so you can stop crying now... the poncho was clear. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it either.

Geezer~ You know, that's really cool because I was telling all of my friends in the class to try and argue the point they disagree with because it will actually make it less stressful. Then you'll most likely understand both sides enough to truly debate it. Thanks for the kind words.

Beebles~ Thank you too. I totally understand what you're saying but I'm gonna have to say that anybody who can't feel free to express themselves in America needs to research historic artists. When they read what these people have gone through they'll understand that what they're doing (holding themselves back) is just ignorants at it's best.

Alison Watkins~ Thank you, that was a great reply that I honestly am going to have to give an insight for. I've only done that to one other person so far so please take this as a token of my gratitude.

Jamie~ What does it matter? How about this... I'll change the title for you. Then will you get over your "pet-peeve"? That's a stupid one to have, IMO, anyways. You get all out of whack because someone used an apostrophe? But, if that's what floats you boat... what can you do?

Dharma~ Why is it that you guys think I dressed this way for attention? I do what I do because I have fun doing it. I was playing on a swing set the other day and some lady started yelling at me because I was loidering. How on earth is having fun, swinging on a swing set loitering? I mean, I was by myself having fun. I know people don't do that too often anymore but that's because too many people think they have to act a certain way. I'm here to say they don't have to. Nobody made a law saying that all americans must "act their age". What kind of statement would that be anyways? Who decides how you're suposed to act? Out of character for me would be cussing out a teacher. Dressing a certain way because it felt good at the time is not. Obviously you need to spend more time reading mine and my friends' articles.

Hamster~ No, no riots yet. If they keep trying to tell me I can't dress in something as innocent as a poncho I just might want to start one though. Dude, you are so right. I mean, I don't think I've learned anything but a few new words so far this year. One of which is STOPE.

One more thing for zombie... if you're worried about how I'm spelling then why don't you try and see it my way... spelling and grammar are nice, but until you can't understand what I'm trying to say, I really don't care if I mess up.

Capt. over and out!

Wow, I thought I was making my point well, but you helped me so much more than I ever could on my own by calling me "dick". Thanks for that.
And here's where I end the discussion - I wear whatever the hell I want, whenever I want. You can't. And when you, your mother or father come to ME for a job, their inability to spell basic English words means I'll kick their unemployed asses to the curb.

Have fun getting evicted because Burger King won't pay enough to support you. At least that poncho will keep you warm.

Wow, zombie. That was mean.

Hey, life is tough. I guess I know not to expect a thank you note from the Captain for paying his welfare.

Wow, that was a horrble effort on your part little man. For your inforrmation, my mom is a web designer who makes around 30 dollars an hour for one person and around an average of 50 for her other clients. I really just don't think you know what you're talking about you freaking prick!

What does me calling you as a see you prove? The way I see it, you should respect the future, it sucks if you try and fight the coming of age. When you retire just remember this, I help decide if you get anything when you get to that age or not.

That's not a threat. It's just an uneducated kid reminding you of what you should already know.

Capt. over and out!

And although I loathe to explain it ONE MORE TIME, ponchos are NOT allowed in school because they allow students to easily hide weapons. Why is that so hard to understand? You've picked an item of clothing that has been worn by kids that mass murder other students! They wore trenchcoats and ponchos because they could hide weapons! To prevent kids from hiding weapons, ponchos and trenchcoats aren't allowed anymore! Pick another item of clothing!

Dont count on deciding anything for me, I'm well on my way to financial security. Besides, you have to know how to SPELL to read the signs to get to the voting booth!

...and just to make sure you got it... you aren't paying anything for me. I don't know how you got the impression that my parents are dumb. My dad isn't in a field of intelegence but I'm sure you'd like to have roads to drive on and a house to sleep on, maybe you'd even like to thank him for giving you a possible home and most likely a road to drive on.

Thanks zombie. You helped me to realize that the kids I can't stand now turn into the kind of person I hate... self-absorbed pigs.

Capt. over and out!

P.S.~ do try and find comfort for whatever that is up your butt!!