Comments on: Gone Bananas? Congressman Faces Tough Elementary Questions

By: jw

jw — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:20:04 +0000

Then i guess you had a problem with Bill Clinton campaigning in MANY black churches in 92 and 96 and all through the 90s.and Al Gore doing the same thing in 2000.Since hes been out of office hes never stepped foot in a black church that im aware of.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:58:26 +0000

Hello David, Dorthy ain’t in Kansas any more.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:14:43 +0000

REGARDING:
“I am curious to know when it became unkosher, for an Elected Official to visit a school in her, or his district?”

Naw, she wasn’t griping about him speaking in a school. It seems he spoke in a church house at some point and she believes that is a violation of separation of church and state — or state and religion, if that’s different.

It seems a politician speaking in a church house is a violation of her religion and therefore everybody should avoid doing so. Some politicians should be afraid of being struck down by lightning, but that’s their problem.

David for education

By: Well

Well — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:17:51 +0000

Thanks to congressman Miller for spending some time with the children at Byrneville Elementary.
I would think questions in search of knowledge are easier for him than the questions that end with ARE YOU CRAZY ?

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:11:30 +0000

I remember when the late Senator Bob Sikes came to visit Jim Allen Elementary, we were thrilled to hear him speak, none of the adults were offended and no one used the word secular. I am curious to know when it became unkosher, for an Elected Official to visit a school in her, or his district?

By: AL

AL — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:37 +0000

Good questions from the kids!!!

Meeting in a church building does not a religious meeting make. The best audio-visual equipment, comfortable seats and spacious facilities are generally churches in the area. Unless of course you mean the decrepit civic center?

By: Rita Kershaw

Rita Kershaw — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:01:21 +0000

I have not intention is getting into a public argument. I have too much respect for what I consider proper behavior from a Politician.
I have lots of respect of politicians, that have the common sense, not to confuse the separation of church and politics.
Sorry, no, not all venues are appropriate to discuss politics.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:29:36 +0000

Don’t forget he’s been in Century in a secular setting already. I imagine he’s been all over, some just remember some particular time. Besides, if he only went to secular settings, that would be denying opportunities to speak to people in other settings.

David for perfect balance

By: Rita F Kershaw

Rita F Kershaw — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:05:02 +0000

I am glad to see Representative Miller going to a school and responding to children’s questions.
I so wish as a Republican, that when he came to Pensacola, for a town hall meeting, he would have done so in a secular setting.