Here is a copy of what he stated on the PDN a couple of days ago:
GuamGrandfather
The photos do not look like a school. Not even a third-rate, third-world school. They look like they were taken in a prison yard somewhere.
GuamGrandfather
The vandalism and burglaries of our schools are done by students and former students. They are acts of hate as normal robberies do not involve vandalism. To end this strange war against our schools we need to treat students like human beings. We need to end the penal and punitive atmosphere created by harsh school policies and treat students like individuals. Number one on this list would be to end the hateful mandatory school uniform policy. It makes no sense to force hundreds of students in overcrowded schools to dress the same. The lesson learned is "you must be punished if you are different" and this serves as a role model for bullies on campus. It also creates resentment among those who wish to be recognized as unique individuals of worth. Guam is paying the price for turning our schools into harsh conformity factories characteristic of third-world, non-democratic societies around the world. Treat the children like criminals in a prison and many of them will act just like criminals in a prison. How hard is this to understand?
My reply:
It's great to see JFK students enjoying their new campus. They waited a long time to get back there. It is unfortunate that certain posters want to take this community event and turn it into their personal attack on the school's uniform policy and attacking the 2400 students there, calling them prisoners.
GuamGrandfather/GrandpaGuam is assuming that students who wear uniforms to school become deviants. He also states that students are punished for not wearing uniforms. In other posts, in other forums, he states that uniforms cause students to become bullies. Here, he calls them prisoners and vandals. He also stated that he supports students wearing uniforms if the parents chose for them to wear uniforms. Yet, he continues to contradict himself in every post he submits to various forums. So what is the issue? If the parents made the choice, or the students themselves made the choice. Why denigrate them for making that choice?
He blames the institution as the cause for students to become deviants. It is as if a piece of cloth will automatically change a person. He seems to forget that prior to uniforms being implemented , schools already had bullies and vandals. There were bullies and vandals back then. There are bullies and vandals now. What has changed except for the uniform policy and overpopulation of our schools?
GuamGrandfather/GrandpaGuam can continue with his opinion. However, I do have a new theory to why we more bullies and vandals in our school system. I believe this theory is more logical than the uniform wearing theory.
I believe it's HOMEWORK that causes students to become deviants. They are overloaded with so much homework. The mental stress is to much for many of them. And when a student doesn't do their homework. They are punished with a count against their grades. So lets stop all Homework to all our students. What say you?
To place blame on an inanimate item, such as a uniform, or the institution itself is absurd.
End of Post.
of course I am being sarcastic with my "new theory". This individual is a former DOE teacher at F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School. He's been ranting against uniform wear since the school first implemented it over 10 years ago. I used to just ignore his posts. But this year, I've been debating him on the issue on both the Marianas Variety and Pacific Daily News forums. To argue your point of view is one thing. But to attack the students and parents who choose to support the uniform wear is another thing.
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