District 200 decision hardly 'cowardly'

Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 exercised proper judgment by choosing not to air President Obama's speech. In response to Karen Ross (Fence Post, Sept. 12), all claims that this decision was cowardly are unjustified.

If you want students to have discussions about "keeping kids in school and developing personal goals," I surely would hope that they are having that discussion with their families. The most effective communication of values that motivate young students comes from home with their families, not politicians.

Obama's speech was a last-ditch effort to turn around his flagging support. As his administration and Democrat-controlled Congress argue over how to bankrupt us to the moon, the electorate has overwhelmingly sounded off that they will not stand for this any more. It speaks to the direction that this great country is going in. This is America. When things get tough, we do not want radicals telling us how to spend our money, which faith to worship, what we should learn in school, and most importantly, how to live our lives. Dependence on government for everything from values to health care will educate us on the hard lessons learned by the former communist countries still in tatters.

This is why I say, good for you District 200. To all, including the superintendent and all board and staff, keep doing a great job with our students and don't infringe on their family values.

Dan Milinko

West Chicago