April 16th, A Day of Silence, But Not For What You Think!

Radio Commentary, WMVV 90.7 New Life FM, April 9, 2010
By Sue Ella Deadwyler

Good morning, Jim. Several years ago a law passed to allow students a minute of silence to contemplate the day. It is not a minute to pray. It’s a minute to meditate. But there’s a gross violation of that 60 seconds of silence and it happens every year. In 1996 it was first observed in the University of Virginia and went nationwide in 1997. In 2001 the Gay, Lesbian Straight Education Network became the sponsor and by 2008 boasted that 7,500 K – 12 schools had been registered as participants in the national day of silence.

GLSEN says, “The National Day of Silence brings attention to anti-LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender] name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools.”

In 2002 Georgia’s participation included 15 high schools and 5 colleges and by 2008, that number had grown to 28. But I must clarify something. Students and educators register schools as participants, without asking permission or informing the principal that they intend to remain silent in their classes April 16th, which is the day scheduled for this year.
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Why Won’t Law-Makers Pass Laws to Uphold Laws?

Radio Commentary, WMVV 90.7 New Life FM, April 2, 2010
By Sue Ella Deadwyler

Good morning, Jim. Many times, I’ve been flabbergasted that Georgia lawmakers refuse to require employers NOT to hire illegal aliens, but they’ve done it again! H.B. 1259 was introduced by Representative Bobby Reese to keep Georgia jobs for Georgians or U.S. citizens or immigrants who came here the right way.

On March 27th, H.B. 1259 was killed by Georgia legislators who are unwilling to pass a law to screen job applicants for illegal aliens. It’s amazing how simple it would be. The screening process is already in place. It’s a federal internet-based system called E-Verify. It’s easy for employers to use and it’s free. It’s operated by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Any job applicant who does not have a social security number and can’t get one is illegal. EVERYONE who’s legally in the U.S. must have and can get a social security number. A social security number is a MUST for those who want to work here.
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