Comments on: The “It” Audience http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/ Politics, Sports and Pop Culture Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:20:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: WesleyDonehue.com http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-55547 WesleyDonehue.com Tue, 26 May 2009 21:50:51 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-55547 [...] folks. Here’s to hoping they don’t whoop me up good. From what I can tell, they read FITSNews quite regularly, so I’m sure they’ll be locked and loaded with the [...] [...] folks. Here’s to hoping they don’t whoop me up good. From what I can tell, they read FITSNews quite regularly, so I’m sure they’ll be locked and loaded with the [...]

]]> By: Madi http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47430 Madi Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:55:38 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47430 Ms. Payne’s classroom was always impartial. When I was in her class, she never pushed beliefs and opinions onto other students. If you think about it – we live in South Carolina. South Carolina is a known Republican conservative state. However, my point is that Ms. Payne has never pushed opinions onto students. She always allows everyone to make their own opinions. So her guess speakers have nothing to do with that at all. Ms. Payne’s classroom was always impartial. When I was in her class, she never pushed beliefs and opinions onto other students. If you think about it – we live in South Carolina. South Carolina is a known Republican conservative state. However, my point is that Ms. Payne has never pushed opinions onto students. She always allows everyone to make their own opinions. So her guess speakers have nothing to do with that at all.

]]> By: Kandise M http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47424 Kandise M Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:26:48 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47424 I think people living off the expense of everyone else is bad for the economy.I think it's bad for the economy because people work hard for what they get an what they got.I also don't think it's fair for people who work hard to put all of that hard work into somebody else, because they dont give anything back.People who live at the expense of everyone else is also bad for the economy, because it would make people poor, and lose alot of money. I think people living off the expense of everyone else is bad for the economy.I think it’s bad for the economy because people work hard for what they get an what they got.I also don’t think it’s fair for people who work hard to put all of that hard work into somebody else, because they dont give anything back.People who live at the expense of everyone else is also bad for the economy, because it would make people poor, and lose alot of money.

]]> By: Ashley Landess http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47395 Ashley Landess Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:04:13 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47395 My visit to Kelly Payne's classroom was one of the most positive and encouraging I've had in a decade. Her students are bright, engaged and very well-informed. Ms. Payne is an inspiration -- a dedicated teacher with a great attitude and a determination to teach every child in her class to think. Those students asked some of the toughest questions I've been hit with -- a couple of them made me stop and think! I don't think any of those kids could possibly be swayed by one person's view on the issues. They have clearly learned the process of critical thinking and constant questioning of what they are reading and hearing. No matter what side they end up on politically, their active awareness speaks volumes about them and their amazing teacher. And it reminds us that the democratic process is safe in the hands of our future generation. No matter what all of us think about the issues (or each other!), we can all be grateful for that. We owe you a big thank you, Kelly Payne -- you are an inspiration! Keep up the great work! My visit to Kelly Payne’s classroom was one of the most positive and encouraging I’ve had in a decade. Her students are bright, engaged and very well-informed. Ms. Payne is an inspiration — a dedicated teacher with a great attitude and a determination to teach every child in her class to think. Those students asked some of the toughest questions I’ve been hit with — a couple of them made me stop and think! I don’t think any of those kids could possibly be swayed by one person’s view on the issues. They have clearly learned the process of critical thinking and constant questioning of what they are reading and hearing. No matter what side they end up on politically, their active awareness speaks volumes about them and their amazing teacher. And it reminds us that the democratic process is safe in the hands of our future generation. No matter what all of us think about the issues (or each other!), we can all be grateful for that. We owe you a big thank you, Kelly Payne — you are an inspiration! Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Dom http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47369 Dom Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:32:49 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47369 I like what you are doing Ms. Payne. It is a great way for the state to get involved with students. Some think that students do not pay attention to what goes on... They are wrong!!! in so many levels. Keep up the good work in all you dew Ms. Payne. Love u Dominique Blasingame I like what you are doing Ms. Payne. It is a great way for the state to get involved with students. Some think that students do not pay attention to what goes on… They are wrong!!! in so many levels. Keep up the good work in all you dew Ms. Payne. Love u

Dominique Blasingame

]]> By: friend of a friend. http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47362 friend of a friend. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:14:31 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47362 Alright Ms. Payne's Class!! There have been some pretty amazing people coming through this classroom speaking about current issues in the state and personally I for one am excited for more to come in. Several other important state officials are lined up and these teens, included myself, will become even more aware of our the happenings of our state. Alright Ms. Payne’s Class!!

There have been some pretty amazing people coming through this classroom speaking about current issues in the state and personally I for one am excited for more to come in. Several other important state officials are lined up and these teens, included myself, will become even more aware of our the happenings of our state.

]]> By: Jolie M http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47340 Jolie M Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:50:23 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47340 If Baby luv Booby can't spell then he needs to go back and learn how to spell from a teacher, otherwise do not post comments if you can't spell or write an intelligent response, it only shows your lack of knowledge of the ABC's... If Baby luv Booby can’t spell then he needs to go back and learn how to spell from a teacher, otherwise do not post comments if you can’t spell or write an intelligent response, it only shows your lack of knowledge of the ABC’s…

]]> By: Michael http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47338 Michael Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:42:47 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47338 I think the point some people are trying to make is that in order for these students to get a variety of views, they have to be presented with opposing viewpoints. One can argue that Nathan Ballentine and Bobby Harrell present opposing views on certain issues, but there are other views that seem to be lacking based on the speakers list. It looks like that will change. The South Carolina Policy Council is a great group, and I largely support their efforts, but they are a consevative group which emphasizes a small number of issues. I am sure if you brought in a speaker from the South Carolina Progressive Network, they would say that the whole push for roll call voting is really not that big of a deal and would instead tell the students about lobbying the legislature to get rid of payday lending. And when you do have speakers, whether its Mark Sanford or Gilda Cobb Hunter, you should feel free to challenge them on their views and engage in thoughtful debate. I think the point some people are trying to make is that in order for these students to get a variety of views, they have to be presented with opposing viewpoints. One can argue that Nathan Ballentine and Bobby Harrell present opposing views on certain issues, but there are other views that seem to be lacking based on the speakers list. It looks like that will change. The South Carolina Policy Council is a great group, and I largely support their efforts, but they are a consevative group which emphasizes a small number of issues. I am sure if you brought in a speaker from the South Carolina Progressive Network, they would say that the whole push for roll call voting is really not that big of a deal and would instead tell the students about lobbying the legislature to get rid of payday lending. And when you do have speakers, whether its Mark Sanford or Gilda Cobb Hunter, you should feel free to challenge them on their views and engage in thoughtful debate.

]]> By: Christine http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47326 Christine Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:21:07 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47326 This class is on the cutting edge! A definite must take at DFHS. This class is on the cutting edge! A definite must take at DFHS.

]]> By: Georgie http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/02/12/the-it-audience/#comment-47325 Georgie Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:16:05 +0000 http://www.fitsnews.com/?p=13937#comment-47325 Hey Baby luv Booby, What are you trying to imply when you say "by Georgie"? And you might want to start spell checking your post before you decide to submit them because you just sound like a blockhead. Hey Baby luv Booby,

What are you trying to imply when you say “by Georgie”?
And you might want to start spell checking your post before you decide to submit them because you just sound like a blockhead.

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