Army officer forbidden from entering daughter's school because his uniform could 'offend' students

[CCBoy]

Army officer forbidden from entering daughter's school because his uniform could 'offend' students

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Lt. Col. Sherwood Baker was forbidden from entering Rochester Adams High School in Michigan on Tuesday because he was told his Army uniform "may offend another student."

Baker was turned away by a security officer, even though, as Fox News reports, "the Rochester School District has no policy barring individuals in uniform from entering the school."

The school's superintendent, Robert Shaner, is himself a Marine veteran. "I understand that what has taken place deeply hurts people," he said. "We will correct it."

Shaner apologized to the Baker family and said the district "will be working with administration and the firm that handles our security to make sure district policies are understood and communicated accurately."

--Teresa Mull

http://theweek.com/article/index/26...ool-because-his-uniform-could-offend-students

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Hopefully the guard will be punished for his idiotic stance.

Looks like the school has already said that it was not their policy and that they apologized.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

So if I walk into that school wearing a uniform from a fast food joint, would that upset students also?

 

[Yakuza Rich]

So if I walk into that school wearing a uniform from a fast food joint, would that upset students also?

If it an Arby's uniform...yes.







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[JohnnyHopkins]

Hopefully the guard will be punched in the face for his idiotic stance.

I think that reads better.

 

[joseephuss]

So if I walk into that school wearing a uniform from a fast food joint, would that upset students also?

Yes, because they know that will be their future.

 

[joseephuss]

Isn't that uniform in the iStock photo incorrect? I thought the flag was supposed to face the other direction.

 

[Angus12]

Isn't that uniform in the iStock photo incorrect? I thought the flag was supposed to face the other direction.

You are correct. Poor picture choice to be shown.

The flag is worn on the right shoulder, and the Union (blue field w/ stars) is to the front. The reason is because when the flag is displayed, the Union is to be shown in the highest position of honor. When displayed both horizontally and vertically, the Union should be in the upper left corner. When displayed on a moving object, such as a vehicle or person, the Union should be displayed to the front, leading the way. When displayed on a flag pole, the Union is always fastened next to the pole, so when waving in the wind, the flag appears to be moving forward into the wind, regardless of which side the flag is viewed from.

When the military started wearing the patch this way, a lot of people were confused, thinking they had the flag backwards.

 

[Jammer]

It was good to see it wasn't a school policy.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

A tempest in a teacup.

Even if the policy was nonexistent, some kids are skeptical of uniforms. Why stir the pot?
Why walk in with a cop's uniform and worry kids? Or a firefighter in a uni to worry them?
Degrees of worry and skepticism.

I side with the well-being of kids, not the uniform requirements of an adult or his or her hurt feelings. If you are not patrolling in a squad car or actively engaged in military activities, show some discretion and wear some jeans and a T. Or a little black dress and sensible shoes.
Simple. And that should go for most adults.
So untangle them, all of yous.

Oh, and as for man parents who show up in tank tops exposing all their body hair and covered in tats, show some discretion, too, ignorami!

 

[JoeyBoy718]

A tempest in a teacup.

Even if the policy was nonexistent, some kids are skeptical of uniforms. Why stir the pot?
Why walk in with a cop's uniform and worry kids? Or a firefighter in a uni to worry them?
Degrees of worry and skepticism.

I side with the well-being of kids, not the uniform requirements of an adult or his or her hurt feelings. If you are not patrolling in a squad car or actively engaged in military activities, show some discretion and wear some jeans and a T. Or a little black dress and sensible shoes.
Simple. And that should go for most adults.
So untangle them, all of yous.

Oh, and as for man parents who show up in tank tops exposing all their body hair and covered in tats, show some discretion, too, ignorami!

I can agree with this if the security guard said the uniform could make some students feel uncomfortable, but the word "offend" confuses me a little. Gives off a bit of an anti-American vibe.

But I'm with you somewhat. A lot of military members wear the uniform when it's unnecessary. When I was in the military, you might see me at Subway in my uniform if I'm on my way home from work. But you wouldn't see me getting decked out in my camos to go shopping at the mall on a Saturday afternoon. A lot of people I knew would though. I guess I can see it if you're 18 and trying to impress girls, but I can't really understand it otherwise.

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

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[joseephuss]

I really doubt a person in uniform would make most kids uncomfortable. Most young children I know would think a military person, a cop or a fireman walking into their daycare or grade school would be interesting. Older kids may be apathetic to it. Very few would be worried or uncomfortable just because they see someone in uniform.

 

[Tabascocat]

Do they not do 'bring your father to school' anymore? We always loved seeing the fireman, police, military, etc etc. If they still do that, why would the kids be scared? Just confused with way too much political correctness today

 

[ElGatoGrande]

There's a collective psychosis behind these efforts to control everyone's thoughts regarding American institutions and the country in general. Our culture has a growing sickness within.

Hey, ho, Western Civ has got to go,,,,

 

[CCBoy]

Driving to and from one's place of duty...it is COMPLETELY standard practice to properly wear one's uniform and it is also authorized as practice.

Sometimes, adults need to grow up.

 

[Sarge]

Pathetic!