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DSS in MA threatens family who won't take standardized tests
More issues relevant to alt.parenting.spanking?.
It seems to me that this article would be appropriate on the CPS ng, the homeschooling ng, and the education ng that discusses standardized testing, a hot topic right now. It may even be welcome on misc.kids. But what in the world does it have to do with spanking?!?!?!? LaVonne Fern5827 wrote: Subject: MA family, DSS & refusal to take tests-DSS may foster kids From: (Fern5827) Date: 6/30/2003 9:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: ....Geee....what a rumpus over a standardized test. Family's story goes national By Melissa Beecher / News Staff Writer Friday, June 20, 2003 WALTHAM -- A media blitz has taken the story of the Bryant family's six-year plight to home school their children on their own terms to a national audience, much to the chagrin of state and local officials. Readers, viewers and reporters from across the country have jammed the phone lines and e-mail accounts of the Waltham School Department, the Department of Social Services and the Bryant home, attempting to gain perspective or voice opinions on the events of last week. "Our phone has been ringing nonstop," said Kim Bryant, mother of George, 15, and Nyssa, 13. The two home-schooled children refused to take a standardized test ordered by DSS, despite threats to place them in a foster home. "There has never been this much attention given to our case. We are glad, but hope that we are not forgotten as time goes on," said Bryant. "We are continuing to wait and see what is going to happen." The Bryants continue to wait for a court date in Framingham Juvenile Court to determine what will happen to the family. DSS Director Kenneth Pontes has told the family the children will not be removed from their custody. DSS spokesman Denise Montero said her office also has received between 200 and 250 calls each day, including threats against Susan Etscovitz, the supervisor who was involved in the case. "There have been calls from all over the country, threatening Susan's life and children. We have had to change her phone number and not allow her to check her e-mail account," said Montero. Etscovitz also has received calls at her home threatening harm against her and her family, DSS officials said. "There has been a firestorm created across the country because of one statement she made. A hell of a lot more was said that day, and the focus has been on that one statement," said Montero. Montero said Etscovitz never denied making the statement that "We (DSS) have legal custody of the children and we will do with them as we see fit," but she does regret making it. "Things have gotten out of control. Everyone agrees that this is a fight between the school, courts and the Bryants. It seems that everyone has been backed into a corner," said Montero. "The ultra-conservatives and Bible-thumpers have inundated us with threats and phone calls. No one deserves to be threatened," said Montero. Web sites, newspapers and TV stations across the country have begun running the story that first appeared in the News on June 13, although it has been covered locally for the entire six-year ordeal. From FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor" to MSNBC's "Buchanan & Press," the Bryants have been seen and heard on airwaves across the country. "This has been quite an experience for our family," said Kim Bryant. "We have gotten a tremendous amount of support from home-schoolers across the country. And the media coverage has been constant." Chuck Muth, a self-proclaimed conservative and CEO of Citizen Outreach in Baltimore, Md., said his outrage fueled articles that appeared on his Web site, www.chuckmuth.com. "I was so outraged at the attitude of the DSS woman. Her comments that 'we decided what the children need, not you,' was a blatant abuse by a government official," Muth said yesterday. "People are going to call the Bryants cranks, radicals and extremists. Of course if those same people met the founding fathers, I am sure they would call them extreme as well," said Muth. Others, like Donna De Poalo, publisher of www.Educationalfreedom.com, said rebellious parents will always grab headlines. "Testing is a hot topic, whether we are talking about home-schooling or not," said De Poalo. "I think that a lot of people in the country are surprised when a parent is willing to take a stand." "Parents, especially home-school parents, are afraid to say no to school committees. They fear that DSS will come in and take away their kids. This hit a nerve because it is about parental responsibility and educational choice," said De Poalo. De Poalo and her Web site have followed the Bryants through their years of home-schooling, legal battles and court decisions. |
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DSS in MA threatens family who won't take standardized tests
What a hypocrite! This is from a LaVonne who just posted a story about
a 4 years old under CPS care who costs "lot of taxpayers' money" because the teacher is a 3 years old! ;-) Doan On Mon, 30 Jun 2003, LaVonne Carlson wrote: More issues relevant to alt.parenting.spanking?. It seems to me that this article would be appropriate on the CPS ng, the homeschooling ng, and the education ng that discusses standardized testing, a hot topic right now. It may even be welcome on misc.kids. But what in the world does it have to do with spanking?!?!?!? LaVonne Fern5827 wrote: Subject: MA family, DSS & refusal to take tests-DSS may foster kids From: (Fern5827) Date: 6/30/2003 9:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: ....Geee....what a rumpus over a standardized test. Family's story goes national By Melissa Beecher / News Staff Writer Friday, June 20, 2003 WALTHAM -- A media blitz has taken the story of the Bryant family's six-year plight to home school their children on their own terms to a national audience, much to the chagrin of state and local officials. Readers, viewers and reporters from across the country have jammed the phone lines and e-mail accounts of the Waltham School Department, the Department of Social Services and the Bryant home, attempting to gain perspective or voice opinions on the events of last week. "Our phone has been ringing nonstop," said Kim Bryant, mother of George, 15, and Nyssa, 13. The two home-schooled children refused to take a standardized test ordered by DSS, despite threats to place them in a foster home. "There has never been this much attention given to our case. We are glad, but hope that we are not forgotten as time goes on," said Bryant. "We are continuing to wait and see what is going to happen." The Bryants continue to wait for a court date in Framingham Juvenile Court to determine what will happen to the family. DSS Director Kenneth Pontes has told the family the children will not be removed from their custody. DSS spokesman Denise Montero said her office also has received between 200 and 250 calls each day, including threats against Susan Etscovitz, the supervisor who was involved in the case. "There have been calls from all over the country, threatening Susan's life and children. We have had to change her phone number and not allow her to check her e-mail account," said Montero. Etscovitz also has received calls at her home threatening harm against her and her family, DSS officials said. "There has been a firestorm created across the country because of one statement she made. A hell of a lot more was said that day, and the focus has been on that one statement," said Montero. Montero said Etscovitz never denied making the statement that "We (DSS) have legal custody of the children and we will do with them as we see fit," but she does regret making it. "Things have gotten out of control. Everyone agrees that this is a fight between the school, courts and the Bryants. It seems that everyone has been backed into a corner," said Montero. "The ultra-conservatives and Bible-thumpers have inundated us with threats and phone calls. No one deserves to be threatened," said Montero. Web sites, newspapers and TV stations across the country have begun running the story that first appeared in the News on June 13, although it has been covered locally for the entire six-year ordeal. From FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor" to MSNBC's "Buchanan & Press," the Bryants have been seen and heard on airwaves across the country. "This has been quite an experience for our family," said Kim Bryant. "We have gotten a tremendous amount of support from home-schoolers across the country. And the media coverage has been constant." Chuck Muth, a self-proclaimed conservative and CEO of Citizen Outreach in Baltimore, Md., said his outrage fueled articles that appeared on his Web site, www.chuckmuth.com. "I was so outraged at the attitude of the DSS woman. Her comments that 'we decided what the children need, not you,' was a blatant abuse by a government official," Muth said yesterday. "People are going to call the Bryants cranks, radicals and extremists. Of course if those same people met the founding fathers, I am sure they would call them extreme as well," said Muth. Others, like Donna De Poalo, publisher of www.Educationalfreedom.com, said rebellious parents will always grab headlines. "Testing is a hot topic, whether we are talking about home-schooling or not," said De Poalo. "I think that a lot of people in the country are surprised when a parent is willing to take a stand." "Parents, especially home-school parents, are afraid to say no to school committees. They fear that DSS will come in and take away their kids. This hit a nerve because it is about parental responsibility and educational choice," said De Poalo. De Poalo and her Web site have followed the Bryants through their years of home-schooling, legal battles and court decisions. |
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DSS in MA threatens family who won't take standardized tests
Ever notice how Fern hasn't the guts to respond to my posts, but generally relies on
you to do this for her? LaVonne Doan wrote: What a hypocrite! This is from a LaVonne who just posted a story about a 4 years old under CPS care who costs "lot of taxpayers' money" because the teacher is a 3 years old! ;-) Doan On Mon, 30 Jun 2003, LaVonne Carlson wrote: More issues relevant to alt.parenting.spanking?. It seems to me that this article would be appropriate on the CPS ng, the homeschooling ng, and the education ng that discusses standardized testing, a hot topic right now. It may even be welcome on misc.kids. But what in the world does it have to do with spanking?!?!?!? LaVonne Fern5827 wrote: Subject: MA family, DSS & refusal to take tests-DSS may foster kids From: (Fern5827) Date: 6/30/2003 9:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: ....Geee....what a rumpus over a standardized test. Family's story goes national By Melissa Beecher / News Staff Writer Friday, June 20, 2003 WALTHAM -- A media blitz has taken the story of the Bryant family's six-year plight to home school their children on their own terms to a national audience, much to the chagrin of state and local officials. Readers, viewers and reporters from across the country have jammed the phone lines and e-mail accounts of the Waltham School Department, the Department of Social Services and the Bryant home, attempting to gain perspective or voice opinions on the events of last week. "Our phone has been ringing nonstop," said Kim Bryant, mother of George, 15, and Nyssa, 13. The two home-schooled children refused to take a standardized test ordered by DSS, despite threats to place them in a foster home. "There has never been this much attention given to our case. We are glad, but hope that we are not forgotten as time goes on," said Bryant. "We are continuing to wait and see what is going to happen." The Bryants continue to wait for a court date in Framingham Juvenile Court to determine what will happen to the family. DSS Director Kenneth Pontes has told the family the children will not be removed from their custody. DSS spokesman Denise Montero said her office also has received between 200 and 250 calls each day, including threats against Susan Etscovitz, the supervisor who was involved in the case. "There have been calls from all over the country, threatening Susan's life and children. We have had to change her phone number and not allow her to check her e-mail account," said Montero. Etscovitz also has received calls at her home threatening harm against her and her family, DSS officials said. "There has been a firestorm created across the country because of one statement she made. A hell of a lot more was said that day, and the focus has been on that one statement," said Montero. Montero said Etscovitz never denied making the statement that "We (DSS) have legal custody of the children and we will do with them as we see fit," but she does regret making it. "Things have gotten out of control. Everyone agrees that this is a fight between the school, courts and the Bryants. It seems that everyone has been backed into a corner," said Montero. "The ultra-conservatives and Bible-thumpers have inundated us with threats and phone calls. No one deserves to be threatened," said Montero. Web sites, newspapers and TV stations across the country have begun running the story that first appeared in the News on June 13, although it has been covered locally for the entire six-year ordeal. From FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor" to MSNBC's "Buchanan & Press," the Bryants have been seen and heard on airwaves across the country. "This has been quite an experience for our family," said Kim Bryant. "We have gotten a tremendous amount of support from home-schoolers across the country. And the media coverage has been constant." Chuck Muth, a self-proclaimed conservative and CEO of Citizen Outreach in Baltimore, Md., said his outrage fueled articles that appeared on his Web site, www.chuckmuth.com. "I was so outraged at the attitude of the DSS woman. Her comments that 'we decided what the children need, not you,' was a blatant abuse by a government official," Muth said yesterday. "People are going to call the Bryants cranks, radicals and extremists. Of course if those same people met the founding fathers, I am sure they would call them extreme as well," said Muth. Others, like Donna De Poalo, publisher of www.Educationalfreedom.com, said rebellious parents will always grab headlines. "Testing is a hot topic, whether we are talking about home-schooling or not," said De Poalo. "I think that a lot of people in the country are surprised when a parent is willing to take a stand." "Parents, especially home-school parents, are afraid to say no to school committees. They fear that DSS will come in and take away their kids. This hit a nerve because it is about parental responsibility and educational choice," said De Poalo. De Poalo and her Web site have followed the Bryants through their years of home-schooling, legal battles and court decisions. |
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DSS in MA threatens family who won't take standardized tests
Look for the typos, Doan. It'll keep you from having to address the content.
LaVonne Doan wrote: What a hypocrite! This is from a LaVonne who just posted a story about a 4 years old under CPS care who costs "lot of taxpayers' money" because the teacher is a 3 years old! ;-) Doan On Mon, 30 Jun 2003, LaVonne Carlson wrote: More issues relevant to alt.parenting.spanking?. It seems to me that this article would be appropriate on the CPS ng, the homeschooling ng, and the education ng that discusses standardized testing, a hot topic right now. It may even be welcome on misc.kids. But what in the world does it have to do with spanking?!?!?!? LaVonne Fern5827 wrote: Subject: MA family, DSS & refusal to take tests-DSS may foster kids From: (Fern5827) Date: 6/30/2003 9:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: ....Geee....what a rumpus over a standardized test. Family's story goes national By Melissa Beecher / News Staff Writer Friday, June 20, 2003 WALTHAM -- A media blitz has taken the story of the Bryant family's six-year plight to home school their children on their own terms to a national audience, much to the chagrin of state and local officials. Readers, viewers and reporters from across the country have jammed the phone lines and e-mail accounts of the Waltham School Department, the Department of Social Services and the Bryant home, attempting to gain perspective or voice opinions on the events of last week. "Our phone has been ringing nonstop," said Kim Bryant, mother of George, 15, and Nyssa, 13. The two home-schooled children refused to take a standardized test ordered by DSS, despite threats to place them in a foster home. "There has never been this much attention given to our case. We are glad, but hope that we are not forgotten as time goes on," said Bryant. "We are continuing to wait and see what is going to happen." The Bryants continue to wait for a court date in Framingham Juvenile Court to determine what will happen to the family. DSS Director Kenneth Pontes has told the family the children will not be removed from their custody. DSS spokesman Denise Montero said her office also has received between 200 and 250 calls each day, including threats against Susan Etscovitz, the supervisor who was involved in the case. "There have been calls from all over the country, threatening Susan's life and children. We have had to change her phone number and not allow her to check her e-mail account," said Montero. Etscovitz also has received calls at her home threatening harm against her and her family, DSS officials said. "There has been a firestorm created across the country because of one statement she made. A hell of a lot more was said that day, and the focus has been on that one statement," said Montero. Montero said Etscovitz never denied making the statement that "We (DSS) have legal custody of the children and we will do with them as we see fit," but she does regret making it. "Things have gotten out of control. Everyone agrees that this is a fight between the school, courts and the Bryants. It seems that everyone has been backed into a corner," said Montero. "The ultra-conservatives and Bible-thumpers have inundated us with threats and phone calls. No one deserves to be threatened," said Montero. Web sites, newspapers and TV stations across the country have begun running the story that first appeared in the News on June 13, although it has been covered locally for the entire six-year ordeal. From FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor" to MSNBC's "Buchanan & Press," the Bryants have been seen and heard on airwaves across the country. "This has been quite an experience for our family," said Kim Bryant. "We have gotten a tremendous amount of support from home-schoolers across the country. And the media coverage has been constant." Chuck Muth, a self-proclaimed conservative and CEO of Citizen Outreach in Baltimore, Md., said his outrage fueled articles that appeared on his Web site, www.chuckmuth.com. "I was so outraged at the attitude of the DSS woman. Her comments that 'we decided what the children need, not you,' was a blatant abuse by a government official," Muth said yesterday. "People are going to call the Bryants cranks, radicals and extremists. Of course if those same people met the founding fathers, I am sure they would call them extreme as well," said Muth. Others, like Donna De Poalo, publisher of www.Educationalfreedom.com, said rebellious parents will always grab headlines. "Testing is a hot topic, whether we are talking about home-schooling or not," said De Poalo. "I think that a lot of people in the country are surprised when a parent is willing to take a stand." "Parents, especially home-school parents, are afraid to say no to school committees. They fear that DSS will come in and take away their kids. This hit a nerve because it is about parental responsibility and educational choice," said De Poalo. De Poalo and her Web site have followed the Bryants through their years of home-schooling, legal battles and court decisions. |
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DSS in MA threatens family who won't take standardized tests
La Loon, who hasn't posted a factual article, to my knowledge.
I, Otoh, post scholarly cites, and cites, interesting stats and news articles while La Vonnne endlessly quotes the same rhetorical rants..... QUELLE BORE, MADAM.....QUELLE BORE. Your posts inspire zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz in me. Can you endlessly bore your students the same way?? Gad, someone must remind her that when you can predict in advance what someone will say there are SERIOUS ISSUES with the content of that conversation. You're like a broken record......... |
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DSS in MA threatens family who won't take standardized tests
Take my challenge, LaVonne. Rewrite the typos and see if your post make
any sense. C'mon, LaVonne. Put up or shut up! ;-) Doan On Tue, 1 Jul 2003, LaVonne Carlson wrote: Look for the typos, Doan. It'll keep you from having to address the content. LaVonne Doan wrote: What a hypocrite! This is from a LaVonne who just posted a story about a 4 years old under CPS care who costs "lot of taxpayers' money" because the teacher is a 3 years old! ;-) Doan On Mon, 30 Jun 2003, LaVonne Carlson wrote: More issues relevant to alt.parenting.spanking?. It seems to me that this article would be appropriate on the CPS ng, the homeschooling ng, and the education ng that discusses standardized testing, a hot topic right now. It may even be welcome on misc.kids. But what in the world does it have to do with spanking?!?!?!? LaVonne Fern5827 wrote: Subject: MA family, DSS & refusal to take tests-DSS may foster kids From: (Fern5827) Date: 6/30/2003 9:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: ....Geee....what a rumpus over a standardized test. Family's story goes national By Melissa Beecher / News Staff Writer Friday, June 20, 2003 WALTHAM -- A media blitz has taken the story of the Bryant family's six-year plight to home school their children on their own terms to a national audience, much to the chagrin of state and local officials. Readers, viewers and reporters from across the country have jammed the phone lines and e-mail accounts of the Waltham School Department, the Department of Social Services and the Bryant home, attempting to gain perspective or voice opinions on the events of last week. "Our phone has been ringing nonstop," said Kim Bryant, mother of George, 15, and Nyssa, 13. The two home-schooled children refused to take a standardized test ordered by DSS, despite threats to place them in a foster home. "There has never been this much attention given to our case. We are glad, but hope that we are not forgotten as time goes on," said Bryant. "We are continuing to wait and see what is going to happen." The Bryants continue to wait for a court date in Framingham Juvenile Court to determine what will happen to the family. DSS Director Kenneth Pontes has told the family the children will not be removed from their custody. DSS spokesman Denise Montero said her office also has received between 200 and 250 calls each day, including threats against Susan Etscovitz, the supervisor who was involved in the case. "There have been calls from all over the country, threatening Susan's life and children. We have had to change her phone number and not allow her to check her e-mail account," said Montero. Etscovitz also has received calls at her home threatening harm against her and her family, DSS officials said. "There has been a firestorm created across the country because of one statement she made. A hell of a lot more was said that day, and the focus has been on that one statement," said Montero. Montero said Etscovitz never denied making the statement that "We (DSS) have legal custody of the children and we will do with them as we see fit," but she does regret making it. "Things have gotten out of control. Everyone agrees that this is a fight between the school, courts and the Bryants. It seems that everyone has been backed into a corner," said Montero. "The ultra-conservatives and Bible-thumpers have inundated us with threats and phone calls. No one deserves to be threatened," said Montero. Web sites, newspapers and TV stations across the country have begun running the story that first appeared in the News on June 13, although it has been covered locally for the entire six-year ordeal. From FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor" to MSNBC's "Buchanan & Press," the Bryants have been seen and heard on airwaves across the country. "This has been quite an experience for our family," said Kim Bryant. "We have gotten a tremendous amount of support from home-schoolers across the country. And the media coverage has been constant." Chuck Muth, a self-proclaimed conservative and CEO of Citizen Outreach in Baltimore, Md., said his outrage fueled articles that appeared on his Web site, www.chuckmuth.com. "I was so outraged at the attitude of the DSS woman. Her comments that 'we decided what the children need, not you,' was a blatant abuse by a government official," Muth said yesterday. "People are going to call the Bryants cranks, radicals and extremists. Of course if those same people met the founding fathers, I am sure they would call them extreme as well," said Muth. Others, like Donna De Poalo, publisher of www.Educationalfreedom.com, said rebellious parents will always grab headlines. "Testing is a hot topic, whether we are talking about home-schooling or not," said De Poalo. "I think that a lot of people in the country are surprised when a parent is willing to take a stand." "Parents, especially home-school parents, are afraid to say no to school committees. They fear that DSS will come in and take away their kids. This hit a nerve because it is about parental responsibility and educational choice," said De Poalo. De Poalo and her Web site have followed the Bryants through their years of home-schooling, legal battles and court decisions. |
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And I just saw that you have no guts to responde to mine! ;-)
Doan On Tue, 1 Jul 2003, LaVonne Carlson wrote: Ever notice how Fern hasn't the guts to respond to my posts, but generally relies on you to do this for her? LaVonne Doan wrote: What a hypocrite! This is from a LaVonne who just posted a story about a 4 years old under CPS care who costs "lot of taxpayers' money" because the teacher is a 3 years old! ;-) Doan On Mon, 30 Jun 2003, LaVonne Carlson wrote: More issues relevant to alt.parenting.spanking?. It seems to me that this article would be appropriate on the CPS ng, the homeschooling ng, and the education ng that discusses standardized testing, a hot topic right now. It may even be welcome on misc.kids. But what in the world does it have to do with spanking?!?!?!? LaVonne Fern5827 wrote: Subject: MA family, DSS & refusal to take tests-DSS may foster kids From: (Fern5827) Date: 6/30/2003 9:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: ....Geee....what a rumpus over a standardized test. Family's story goes national By Melissa Beecher / News Staff Writer Friday, June 20, 2003 WALTHAM -- A media blitz has taken the story of the Bryant family's six-year plight to home school their children on their own terms to a national audience, much to the chagrin of state and local officials. Readers, viewers and reporters from across the country have jammed the phone lines and e-mail accounts of the Waltham School Department, the Department of Social Services and the Bryant home, attempting to gain perspective or voice opinions on the events of last week. "Our phone has been ringing nonstop," said Kim Bryant, mother of George, 15, and Nyssa, 13. The two home-schooled children refused to take a standardized test ordered by DSS, despite threats to place them in a foster home. "There has never been this much attention given to our case. We are glad, but hope that we are not forgotten as time goes on," said Bryant. "We are continuing to wait and see what is going to happen." The Bryants continue to wait for a court date in Framingham Juvenile Court to determine what will happen to the family. DSS Director Kenneth Pontes has told the family the children will not be removed from their custody. DSS spokesman Denise Montero said her office also has received between 200 and 250 calls each day, including threats against Susan Etscovitz, the supervisor who was involved in the case. "There have been calls from all over the country, threatening Susan's life and children. We have had to change her phone number and not allow her to check her e-mail account," said Montero. Etscovitz also has received calls at her home threatening harm against her and her family, DSS officials said. "There has been a firestorm created across the country because of one statement she made. A hell of a lot more was said that day, and the focus has been on that one statement," said Montero. Montero said Etscovitz never denied making the statement that "We (DSS) have legal custody of the children and we will do with them as we see fit," but she does regret making it. "Things have gotten out of control. Everyone agrees that this is a fight between the school, courts and the Bryants. It seems that everyone has been backed into a corner," said Montero. "The ultra-conservatives and Bible-thumpers have inundated us with threats and phone calls. No one deserves to be threatened," said Montero. Web sites, newspapers and TV stations across the country have begun running the story that first appeared in the News on June 13, although it has been covered locally for the entire six-year ordeal. From FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor" to MSNBC's "Buchanan & Press," the Bryants have been seen and heard on airwaves across the country. "This has been quite an experience for our family," said Kim Bryant. "We have gotten a tremendous amount of support from home-schoolers across the country. And the media coverage has been constant." Chuck Muth, a self-proclaimed conservative and CEO of Citizen Outreach in Baltimore, Md., said his outrage fueled articles that appeared on his Web site, www.chuckmuth.com. "I was so outraged at the attitude of the DSS woman. Her comments that 'we decided what the children need, not you,' was a blatant abuse by a government official," Muth said yesterday. "People are going to call the Bryants cranks, radicals and extremists. Of course if those same people met the founding fathers, I am sure they would call them extreme as well," said Muth. Others, like Donna De Poalo, publisher of www.Educationalfreedom.com, said rebellious parents will always grab headlines. "Testing is a hot topic, whether we are talking about home-schooling or not," said De Poalo. "I think that a lot of people in the country are surprised when a parent is willing to take a stand." "Parents, especially home-school parents, are afraid to say no to school committees. They fear that DSS will come in and take away their kids. This hit a nerve because it is about parental responsibility and educational choice," said De Poalo. De Poalo and her Web site have followed the Bryants through their years of home-schooling, legal battles and court decisions. |
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