BAR: Candidates sound off on JROTC
Wondering where the candidates stand on the issue of JROTC? The Bay Area Reporter has a thorough run down on the issue in this article: ebar.com | Candidates sound off on JROTC
Frankly, the candidates that try to straddle the issue by claiming to oppose JROTC, but only if a suitable replacement is found, are trying to duck the issue. They're waffling. The question on the table is, do you support the proposed ban on JROTC—yes or no. There is no alternative program lined up to take its place, only fantasies about possible future programs. If you would stipulate that JROTC must be replaced and not abolished then your answer should be no to the proposed ban.
Frankly, the candidates that try to straddle the issue by claiming to oppose JROTC, but only if a suitable replacement is found, are trying to duck the issue. They're waffling. The question on the table is, do you support the proposed ban on JROTC—yes or no. There is no alternative program lined up to take its place, only fantasies about possible future programs. If you would stipulate that JROTC must be replaced and not abolished then your answer should be no to the proposed ban.
2 Comments:
I think if the community wants it taken away than it should be out of the schools immediatly.
But too much money is going towards an army recruiting program!
But the community doesn't want it taken away. The students are protesting at many of the BoE meetings, and are planning a massive rally on the day the BoE is voting on it. Alumni, principals, PTAs/PTSAs, and high school student government are all in support of JROTC.
First, it is not an army recruiting program. There is no incentive for the instructors if any of their students joins the military. Second, it will cost more money to replace JROTC classes with PE classes than to just keep the JROTC program.
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