Social Co
mmentary, Health, Fitness and Misc Observations
by Dr Barry Marks, Chiropractor, Orange, CA
A Scan of Just A Few Headlines Make Me Think The World is Near the End…
School/State Police Forbid Walking or Cycling to School
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=847190
Our kids have weight issues. They don’t move around enough. So how can you tell kids they can’t walk or ride with their parents on public streets? Since when is it illegal in America to walk or ride in public?
State to Mom: Stop Babysitting Neighbor’s Kids or Else
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090930/ap_on_re_us/us_baby_sitter_backlash_mich
Mom told watching a few neighbor kids in AM at bus stop in front of her house is “unlicensed day care.” Mom’s not allowed to drop off kids before work and have friend watch them.
Dallas Women Sue Neighbor for Smoking in Her Own Home-Judge Allows Restraining Order Against Woman’s Smoking in Her Own Home
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/093009dnmetsmokingfeud.3ed620b.html
I’m no fan of smoking, but this is crazy. Mysterious smell of smoke not detected by anyone else. Two women now eligible for disability…
Head of “Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools” Counseled 15 yr old HS Student OK to Have Sex with Adult (As long as protected)
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/09/head-of-office-of-safe-and-drug-free-schools-expresses-regret-for-controversial-incident.html
Then young teacher, listens as gay teen student describes sex with an adult and counsels on condom use instead of reporting exploitation of a minor. Now he’s in charge of making schools safe?
Obviously, I am going out of my mind. These things cannot be happening in America. These and thousands more stories are reasons to watch and be invovled with your kids, keep your eyes on politicians and push back when they are stepping over the line. It doesn’t take a village. It takes parents and a public willing to do their job. Just my opinion.
