" to-L Hall obviously the president has at one point or another proven that he is an American otherwise he would not be president. How ever this is America and we have the right disagree with what is going on, and we have the right to dislike the president, (I am not to pleased with him my self). however There is nothing wrong about an influential leader addressing kids about staying in school, (you don't mind with TV icons or sport icons do it). so what is the problem here. Hall your racism is outdated and ridiculous. "

" Really? Now tell us how you really feel. Burning Crosses? I didn't read that anywhere. Nice name calling too. A simple retort for someone who can not express themselves effectively. I'm sure you are a wonderful and considerate person as long as all your charges agree with you. Read that to your kids, oh I'm sure they have an elitist superior understanding to filter out the "bad" information. I didn't mind the speech nor did I want it censored. I simply don't like Chicag-oBama. not due to his race but his far left political agendas. "

" "rabid indoctrination and personality cult?" Oh, for Pete's sake! Do you know how great it is for our nation's children that the President is going to take a few minutes to address them specifically and encourage them in their schoolwork? I'm so sorry that most of them won't be allowed to watch it, because it could be a lasting memory. President Obama is a great father figure--something so many American children lack. I can see why the schools are wussing out on this issue. No business or agency needs a flock of crackpots calling their office to complain, the public schools, especially. It's really too bad, though. "

" Really you people need to get out more and open your eyes. I have never seen such a display of ignorance and bias in my life. To Angellette, it's okay to have your own opinion and disagree with the left wing idiots, because afterall they think that your a bunch of right winged morons. It's the hateful manor in which your views are expressed. I to am a Veteran and before you say that you are a proud veteran remember your chain of command and the oaths that you pledged to your country and it's Commander and Chief. Just because you don't agree with something or you have a different view, that does not make your opinion the right one. Their is so much media and network radio bashing of President Obama,really how UNAMERICAN is that, give the man a chance. At least he cares enough to address the children of this nation the importance of education and the persuit of excellence. People if you haven't noticed on an educational scale with other world powers the United States is falling behind. It is his job to encourage our youth our future to keep pushing the horizon. To L Hall are you still living in the 1960's? Schools have intergraded now, and if you haven't noticed there are African-American children who attend those schools, so you see this is his backyard. Don't like it take your proud Anglo-Saxon Beliefs and go back to England or Ireland and see how they treat you in their back yard. "

" "Yes, Bush & Reagan both gave speeches to kids, but there wasn't the rabid indoctrination and personality cult going on like there is now."

With Reagan? Are you kidding? There's a nice example of some spectacular selective memory! "

" I think most conservatives are afraid that their "man-myth-legend" god Ronald Reagan will be overshadowed by the Obama god. How dare anyone think that anyone could replace that deity in the hearts and minds of Americans.
As to Fox News (Fox Noise-Fixed News), I don't want it to go away. It is sometimes funnier than the comedy channel. Some of those guys are really full of themselves. "

" while I think the president's speech isn't going to fulfill anyone's worst fears, I understand where some of the fear is coming from.

Yes, Bush & Reagan both gave speeches to kids, but there wasn't the rabid indoctrination and personality cult going on like there is now. it isn't that difficult to find examples - even video examples - online showing school kids from grade school up being harassed by teachers because they weren't pro-Obama during the election (Ashville, North Carolina); teenagers at a charter school in Kansas City, MO doing military-style chants about Obama, and video of school children singing songs of praise about Obama. There are even Obama art contests/assignments in some schools.

Is any of this appropriate? Is any of this making the world a better place or teaching our kids to read or do math or understand history?
Adults can do what they want (find the video online of the Hollywood stars pledging themselves to Obama - the end gives me the creeps!) ... but our kids are in school to learn, and they don't need to be learning things from taxpayer-funded educational institutions that they could (and should) be learning at home.

There is a difference between respecting the President of the United States and worshipping him ... and unfortunately, THIS administration seems to be having too much fun with the latter. THAT is one reason why people were freaking out about his address.

I chuckle at the comments by those who want to ban Fox news and other legitimate media outlets. These are the same folks who get their news from Comedy Central, SNL and Michael Moore flicks, as well as the same folks who claim to be pro "free speech". Maybe they don't know Obama is working with the FCC to shut down network radio? Or that the "Cyber Security Act" was written to give the president power to shut down internet access within the US?

When we ease to question the motives of our government and elected officials, we put out liberties in jeopardy.

I don't care about the speech. My 6-year old isn't going to pay attention to it anyway. I do, however, worry about the one-sided conservative slamming and blind adoration of the PotUS that runs so unchecked. "

" Of course the Ontario School District will censor it first - they don't want the President "parenting" our children! "

" That's pretty funny seems Obama's plans do more to help the "cons" then anyone else.
Parents not presidents have a better chance at delivering an enduring and effective pep talk. You "pros" are always come off so self righteous and proclaim those who oppose your point of view, as idiots. I'll buy an A for 40 trillion dollars. I have loyalty for my nation. Our Nation people have begun to whisper stories of distrust regarding the current president. It's a shame but it is the sum of what created him. Now pick a consonant. "

" I think it's ridiculous that this is even an issue. It's not like Obama is trying to indoctrinate the students. He's talking to the students about the importance of hard-work and a good education, something that many parents have failed to stress. It's absurd to compare Obama to Hitler. If this were a Republican giving this speech you know that almost every Idaho school district would be watching it. I'm very disappointed to hear that schools are letting party affiliations get in the way of progress. I think that almost everyone, regardless of their political affiliation, should be able to understand that this is a good thing. Trust me, if he were going to preach politics, you'd know about it. "

" Tonight when I get home, I am going to show my children this blog. The reason I want them to read it is so they can see how absolutely stupid some people are. What a bunch of close minded, thought sheltered, disrespectful people we have in this 'fine' community. It doesn't matter if our president black, mormon, gay or female, they were fairly voted into that high position by the citizens of the United States of America, and my children will show President Obama the respect he deserves by listening to the 'uncensored' speech that he will be giving. Not that there is going to be much negotiation on the importance of their education but I encourage my children to respect our leaders. I wanted to take my oldest child (13)to the townhall meeting on Friday just for the experience. However, after taking into consideration where we live and the ignorance that fills it, I chose not to. THANK GOD I DIDN'T. It was a public display of Malheur Counties foolishness, a complete embarrassment. I know some are saying "well then you should just move if you don't like it." And you know, I probably should, and I should take my business that employees about 65 of you backwood, hillbilly, cross burning,rednecks with me. Open your eyes people! "

" I can see it now: People so anxious to contradict the President they will give a rebuttal to his speech and tell kids to "not work hard, and drop out of school". Then they will want Cheney to speak about the health benefits of torture.
You cons need to buy a vowel; you are clueless! "

" Sure I'll stand back watching religiously clinging to my guns as my government pilfers my countries national products, pride and youth's ideals. I'll tolerate the leftist insults who would rather stereotype my opinions as being either racist or anti-american, while failing to realize the reality. Our president has not earned the trust he will need to accomplish those lofty campaign promises he made before the inaugural celebration. Sneaking in cigarette breaks while humming Amani. It was the simplest lies that broke the first promises he could have been a great president. "

" The fact that there is controversy that the President of the United States wants to speak to the PUBLIC school children is unbelievable. When Reagan and Bush senior had live televised speeches aired to the schools, no one said a word.

Now Ontario says teachers aren't to show the speech in class until the administrators censor it. We are actually going to censor the President! It is disgusting! The goal of the public schools is to mold active, productive citizens, and now the public schools, funded largely by the federal government are blocking the freely elected President from speaking to his youngest citizens. The fear mongers of FOX say it's indoctrination, as they continue to indoctrinate their ignorant followers.

If there was this kind reaction to George W. wanting to speak to students, the exact same people who are complaining now would be calling this unpatriotic and that we should be standing behind the President the citizens elected.

My own children will be staying home to hear our Presidents speech! "

" I feel sorry for those that don't think that children listening to the highest authority of this country speak is another step to equality for everyone in this country. If you don't agree with Predidetn Obama speaking to you child then you might aswell go back into you cave and hope that in 20 years things go back to how they were 100 years ago. Things are changing into something positive for the world and we all have to be part of it, like it or not. "

" Last time I checked we were allowed to express our opinions in this country for or against something political if we felt like it....A little thing called freedom of speech. If we disagree we are allowed to our opinion public or not! And If we would but values back into our decision making processes we would not be in the state we are in. I can not now nor ever support someone who doesn't have good moral values...I do not believe our present president has them. I am allowed to complain if I like and no I don't have to move somewhere if I disagree with you or you disagree with me. I am a PROUD VETERAN of this great country who was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice if I needed to for this country! If you don't like it I don't care, you are entitled to that opinion as well but don't hate me or others because we disagree with the left winged idiots who seem to think the government should run everything. Get over it or sit down and shut up!!! "

" I completely agree. I cant believe the complete & total ignorance that's being displayed in this country right now. It's like you got these po dump, ignorant, 1950s thinking, backwards minded individuals putting pressure on our "school system", what the heck is going on. I get it, so you dont like our "black" president, i get it but he was "fairly" voted in just like your good ole' boy "Bush" was and we listened to his PSAs and even his father's speech to the children and no one said one word, not even the folk that hated these two presidents. What we did was respect the fact that, even though we didnt vote for them, they were our "President" and we had to act like we went along with his agenda when at times (a lot of times)we didnt agree with it. Suck it up yall and show your hand at the next election and stop making our country look like a laughing stock to other countries! So you dont believe in his healthcare plan, so you dont believe in his "bi-partisan love fest", so you dont believe he's a U.S. citizen, so you dont believe in "him", it's ok, i'm sure Mr. Obama will be able to sleep at night knowing that "you people" dont like him but if you would please, take the white sheets and fold em back up, take the nails out of the crosses, take the gaseoline back to the little corner store you got it from, cancel the next clan meeting in the backyard shed and just deal with it! Because whether a lot of yall good ole' boys like or not, he's our "Black" President! "

" What type response would this idea get if it were George Bush giving a speech to school children? Why, the ACLU, NAACP, and all liberal news media (ABC, NBC, CBS) would be all over this. Or what is some Religious leader wanted to speak to all school kids? WOW, such an absurd idea! BUT, because Obama wants to do it, then everyone should say its OK. I would NOT agree for Bush to do it OR for Obama to do it. If Obama thinks he speech can magically get school kids to stay in school and improve themselves, then let him start with African-American school kids. After all he IS African-American, so let him start in his own backyard.
But speaking to young, impressionable school kids is a good idea. It worked very well for Hitler's Youth Group, and for all Communist Youth Organizations. Maybe school children should wear little "Obama Scarves" around their necks and terrorize non-Obama kids whose parents haven't left America and moved to an island as an earlier writer suggest.
I think its funny that it was VERY popular to bash Bush for everything he did, and that bashing STILL goes on now. But if someone doesn't agree with Obama, then they are told to leave the country and quit bashing America. Well, Obama ISN'T America, and MILLIONS of Americans do not agree with him OR even like him, so get used to a little Obama bashing because its only going to get worse. "

" It is absolutely the most"Ridilous" outcry from any true americian who take their HATE thru the means of children to show them how much they do not rrespect the "Presidentt of the United States.
". Who has decided to speak drectly to the children of the Unitied States of Americia.
1. When does CHILDREN makes decsions on any adult issues.
2. When dose highter ups/decsion maker of schools who gain support from the goverment have the right to engage in such idea not to support the President of the United States.
3. When are americians are going to bond together and leave it to the polls when elections is an choice to fight your unhappiness.
4. Why don'y ALL you unahppy americinas tkae your family, children, etc. and move out this country, if you are unhappy with change.

For 50 years, as an american, I have NEVER seen such garbgage, as been seen on cable, radio and any other commiications against a President of the United States.

All the NEWS Media WHO IS BEHIND THE MESS, SHOULD BE BANNED, ESP FOX. YES, AND GOVERN BY THE US CONGRESS LAWS.

Bottomline, did these hater have their head buried in a HOLE during the last 8 years.

Wake up America, I have not seen one child to VOTE.

Wake up Americia, if you school district elect not to allow the president of the United States in their school system.

These schools should be shut down. PERIOD to any person who support in keeping their children at home.

Let them sent their children to private schools....then...they can do what thy want with those future HATERS>

Haters go find you an island and biuld you an HATER WORLD all to your selfs. Remember, you think you are so smart anyway.

And form your own Health Care for the island of your HATERS>

I am proud to be an american...and have the president of the United States doing all he can , better than any Presidnet for 20 years....... "