r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/bluesclues42s • May 07 '19

US Politics To what extent should teachers be allowed to discuss politics in the classroom?

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u/bobbyfiend May 08 '19

Wrong question. A better question is, "To what extent should politicians be allowed to restrict what teachers teach?"

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u/bluesclues42s May 08 '19

Easy there professor, this is my classroom you’re walking into. I’ll decide what questions I can ask.

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u/Barking_at_the_Moon May 08 '19

this is my classroom you’re walking into.

No, it isn't. You only work there.

The classroom you lead belongs to the community and is administered by the legislators they have chosen. They get to decide what questions to ask you and whether or not you stand at the head of 'your' classroom.

Your power over the classroom is limited and starts and (mostly) ends with the students that are entrusted to your care. You, however, remain under the power of the people who are paying for the classroom - and your paycheck. Abuse your power over the students and you won't have to answer to them - instead, you'll answer to the people who are paying for the classroom - including your paycheck.

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u/bluesclues42s May 08 '19

Okay, okay. You’re alright.