Zguy28 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Ridiculous.Talk about over-reactive. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/texas-boy-suspended-bringing-ring-power-school-article-1.2099103 Texas boy suspended for saying he could make classmate ‘disappear’ with ‘Lord of the Rings’ sorcery Tolkien lore led a Texas boy to suspension after he brought his “one ring” to school. Kermit Elementary School officials called it a threat when the 9-year-old boy, Aiden Steward, in a playful act of make-believe, told a classmate he could make him disappear with a ring forged in fictional Middle Earth’s Mount Doom. Read the rest at the link or search online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Can we use the ring to make some of these ridiculous adults disappear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I read this story last night and feel that something is missing from the narrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan1523 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Sauron lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 You shall not pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I read this story last night and feel that something is missing from the narrative. it does give that sense. of course sense could be what is missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The kid did turn me into a newt. I got better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGoonie55 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Why can't we give Texas back to Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Did they check to see if the kid floats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm pretty sure the ban was for mentioning LOTR in Texas. That movie was the work of the devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGoonie55 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 EDIT: Not all thoughts should be posts My apologies for going OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm starting to realize why some Christians are hated so much. They really aren't. Just curious as to why you bring your hatred of Christianity into this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm starting to realize why some Christians are hated so much. if the child threatened was not a Christian and was actually terrified of the threat(and there was a pattern of prior bullying/intimidation) would you still cling to your bias? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonniey Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I read this story last night and feel that something is missing from the narrative. And how often does that feeling occur when it comes to school suspensions like these and later you find no there really wasn't anything missing (other than the ability to instantly fire idiotic school adminstrators). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm starting to realize why some Christians are hated so much. Would have been better if you'd said "Texans" instead of "Christians". ---------- If I just alter the facts to fit an alternate reality, then can I use that as an excuse to accuse you of something that I really want to accuse you of, in this case? OK, so I paraphrased things a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Would have been better if you'd said "Texans" instead of "Christians". ---------- OK, so I paraphrased things a little. Is OK, I'm stealing your soul bite by bite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonniey Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Would have been better if you'd said "Texans" instead of "Christians". And Marylanders, Coloradans, Ohions, Floridians, North Carolinians, New Yorkers and others. I think if we started firing school adminstrators over this maybe we'll see less of this type of stupidity(If they are this stupid why have them around kids). Posted from comment section of stroy link. "......school suspensions are a 7 yo in Md poptart gunshape, 5yo Hello Kitty bubblesgun at busstop, two boys playing cowboy and indians on playground, a paper gun thrown away, a 5 yo with a mohawk haircut, 6 year old in Co kissed a girl on hand, a 9 yo My Little Pony backpack abt bullying, 10 yo in Oh for pointing finger up in the air saying boom, 11yo in Miami haircut shaved with team logo, a 3rd grader shaved her head in support of friend, said she violated school dress code. A 13-year-old was handcuffed, arrested and brought to juv facility for burping loudly in class. Middle schooler suspended for hugging his fem friend, school has a no hugging policy, NY 4 hs boys knelt down like Tebow betw classes, 40 students joined and were suspended for causing a hallway jam, 9 yo in NC said his teacher was cute, substitute heard it reported it for sexual harrassment, 5th grader brought nasal spray and suspended, Ten honor roll seniors in New Orleans who were suspended for singing “We Lift Our Hands in the Sanctuary.” in the cafeteria during lunchtime". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If I had a ring that let me be invisible, I wouldn't give it to my friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGoonie55 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 They really aren't. Just curious as to why you bring your hatred of Christianity into this thread? if the child threatened was not a Christian and was actually terrified of the threat(and there was a pattern of prior bullying/intimidation) would you still cling to your bias? . More of a self awareness thing. We're (being a Christian myself) quick to lump things into categories and automatically assume evil or bad intent where there is no wrong. Probably falls into "not all thoughts should be posts" I apologize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Would have been better if you'd said "Texans" instead of "Christians". I feel the over-reaction by the school would have been fairly similar elsewhere. Obviously he frightened another child, which in today's world is considered bullying. It's a shame that cool heads cannot prevail anymore. . More of a self awareness thing. We're (being a Christian myself) quick to lump things into categories and automatically assume evil or bad intent where there is no wrong. Probably falls into "not all thoughts should be posts" I apologize. I should not have reacted as harshly. Mea culpa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGoonie55 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I should not have reacted as harshly. Mea culpa. No, you're good. As I said, probably should have stayed in my head and not on the screen. Terrible that the kid is being adversely treated because adults are incapable of rational thought, as someone said earlier cooler heads should prevail. Anatomy pictures? A toy ring? Just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 GOP is full of anti-science rhetoric. They are anti evolution anti-climate science anti-vaccine Is there any real surprise they believe in hocus pocus of this sort! If I had a ring that let me be invisible, I wouldn't give it to my friend... No, you would find it too "precious" to share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 . More of a self awareness thing. We're (being a Christian myself) quick to lump things into categories and automatically assume evil or bad intent where there is no wrong. Probably falls into "not all thoughts should be posts" I apologize. no need , I like bias .......even against some Christians I'd probably fit right in during the Inquisition. that the story of a in-school suspension in nowhere land reached this point kinda makes me question things though.....I'm biased that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonniey Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The Democratic Party is full of anti-science rhetoric. They are anti-GMO anti-evolution (when it comes to differences between men and women) anti-vaccine Is there any real surprise they believe in hocus pocus of this sort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The Democratic Party is full of anti-science rhetoric. anti-evolution (when it comes to differences between men and women) Analogies are like farts. If you have to force it, it's probably crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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