NIT – An anti-bullying bill became controversial after Republicans added an amendment that would require school districts to display the motto “in God we trust” prominently in every school building in Iowa.
Republicans want the motto to be displayed by artwork produced by students after the district holds an art contest. It wasn’t immediately clear how Republicans think the art contest ties into bullying.
Iowa Democrats slammed the bill known as the “Bully Free Iowa Act of 2014” Wednesday via social media, saying that House File 2409 is a “Republican plan to stop bullying” by putting up “a plaque or have a coloring contest.”
The bill grants school officials the authority to investigate and impose school discipline or take other action in cases of alleged incidents of harassment or bullying, including cyberbullying, that occur outside of school, if certain conditions are met.
The bill was introduced in the House on February 25th and placed on calendar. A series of amendments have since been added, including the amendment by Republicans to hold an art contest incorporating the “In God We Trust” motto.
According to Representative Sharon Steckman, this anti-bullying bill will likely not get far, due to about 15 proposed amendments and no funding.
“I am hopeful we get the Senate bill over here soon…it has funding, training etc.,” she said.
Bull-are you really that ignorant?
I go to church and that makes me a better person than you. I’m a thousand times more humble than thouh art.
You forgot modest.
After reading some of your posts, why do I have a very hard time believing that.
I think the motto has outlived its usefulness. It’s time to go. And I think there are a lot of friendly and caring people here in North Iowa…however guess what? I think they’d be that way with or without the Christian religion. Liking domestic tranquility, family values, peace and quiet (although the Harley’s are infringing on that), a well tilled garden, while willing to help your neighbor out is just a nice little Hobbit thing, and I tend to think of us Iowans as more Hobbit in nature. Orcs have landed here though, and we need to return the Shire to what it once was…beautiful green grass, large vegetable gardens, underground homes, solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, bicycles and walking paths and lots of love and community spirit.
I WANT THE SHIRE BACK! :LOVE))))
I don’t think I have ever read a posting from you where you don’t mention either green energy or Harleys. The problem with you peter is that you have absolutely no new ideas. I haven’t heard loud pipes drive by house in months and if you do then there is a different problem, give it a rest till the time comes to get the bikes out.
Yeah, I totally agree with you. Very unfortunate I became stranded here. Sometimes I feel like completely walking away from everything and taking a total loss. I have already lost thousands of dollars, but I have basically a small guitar making workshop to deal with as well as having invested in land. Really sucks that these loud Harley guys and the police and Council who protect them basically F’ed me out of a lot of money and time. Caveat Emptor right? Buyer Beware? I should suck it…
I never thought loud exhaust systems would destroy my life and force me to move. I’ve never dealt with situations which are illegal, yet aren’t enforced. It’s new territory. I always believed America was a righteous place. I hope I can find a support group somewhere, as this whole experience has been traumatic; which I deeply resent. I was doing fairly well until the pipes kept getting louder. This city leaves its citizens to suffer injustice at the hands of loud obnoxious pigs…
I believe though in the forces of karma, and those humans who harassed us in this life, along with the police and city officials who enabled them, will face the same helpless situation someday where they will be harassed and tortured. Karma is the ultimate teacher, and the wheels of justice spin slowly, but they do spin. It may not happen in this life, but it will happen.
Peter I have asked you this question a couple times and you have yet to answer me. You go on and on about the loud pipes yet it is winter time and I haven’t seen anybody riding their bike this winter. You said the loud pipes have ruined it for you and now you have to move, is it because you keep complaining about the noise or are you still hearing the pipes?
they can shove it up their
ass
Would they object to “In some God, most of us trust”?
As it should be ! This country was built on Cristian values and it’s falling apart because of the lack of those very same values in today’s society !
Whose God? How do you know they are talking about a Christian God?
Give em hell sucks. this country was formed because of religious persecution and the lack of freedoms. The problem is with the religious assholes that think they are better than everyone else. Most religious people are two faced bastards. “YOU MUST CONFORM TO “MY” TYPE OF RELIGION”. throughout history religious people have tried to force their beliefs on innocent people simply minding their own business. the only good religious person is one that keeps their beliefs to them self. And I thank them for that
Do you think your response would be the same towards Muslims?
I have never had a Muslim try to shove their shit down my throat.
@50 Miles-while I agree with some of what you are saying (but not the way you said it) if you ever have the opportunity to be shit on by a Muslim you will not be around to post on here. If you don’t like religion that is up to you, but not all all Christians are bad people. As a matter of fact they are pretty decent for the most part. They have just been trained all of their lives to believe. I too think there was a creator, all of this didn’t just happen. I think the world is a much better place today because of Christians and what they do. That doesn’t mean I agree with everything they believe. Every religion has their “God” so what is wrong with that slogan??
50 Miles South – just wait, the Muslims will get around to you. Then you’ll get from both ends because you’ve “offended” them.
LVS we have talked before about similar subjects. If you or anyone else has paid attention to what I comment about with a passion. You would see it pertains to one person or persons dominating other people in one way or another. That may be religious people, the government, or any click that keeps the honest hard working people down. Preventing them from bettering themselves. This might even include real estate agents that sell homes to big landlords rather than a family that would like to own a home. Any time I see or read about this subject, I will comment on it with a passion.
@50 miles-well you are passionate.