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May 01, 2005
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On Thursday 28 April president Bush spent a lot of time on No Child Left Behind. He emphasized the importance of measuring the progress of students. Good, but enough is enough. He reminded us that it is the duty of the federal government to do so.
Wouldn't it be nice to know how much money was given to the churches?
How, with so many churches in America, was it decided which churches would receive money? Why shouldn't Americans know what was done with the money given to the churches? What was the criteria and what was expected of the churches? Was the money to guarantee his continued leadership?. What are the measuring tools for proof the money is being put to good use? Does his political capital mean that he can do what ever he wishes with the taxpayers' money?
I also wonder how much money it cost to have dignitaries bypass Camp David and have so many meetings in Crawford. Maybe after the newness of Bush's farm has been exposed to all the heads of state Bush will go back to being fiscally responsible and again realize the economic value of having Camp David so much closer to the White House. Bush has no problem using taxpayer money so lavishly on things for himself while having no problem making sure taxpayers get less and less for their money.
How many grandparents are certain their children are being taught by qualified teachers? How many substitute teachers are being used to avoid hiring qualified teachers who too often merely serve as baby sitters? Ask your grandchild if his Spanish teacher is qualified to teach Spanish. Ask your grandchild if his math teacher is qualified to teach math, etc. These are the questions your children should be asking your grandchildren.
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