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.