[UPDATED: Nov. 09, 2008 8:35 PM
It seems that after having a CHANGE of heart, the Obama camp went in and CHANGED their website to remove the word “required” since that word was causing such a ruckus amongst those who hold the Constitution near and dear to their hearts. But don’t worry, a quick thinking member of a message board took a screen grab of the original wording here. This is what happens when people work together to protect your Constitutional rights from others who may not care about the Constitution. ]
Is this the “change” that you were hoping for?
Obama will call on citizens of all ages to serve America, by developing a plan to require 50 hours of community service in middle school and high school and 100 hours of community service in college every year. Obama will encourage retiring Americans to serve by improving programs available for individuals over age 55, while at the same time promoting youth programs such as Youth Build and Head Start. (Source)
So the Great Community Organizer Wants to mobilize all Americans to “serve” community service hours — including retirees 55 and over.
I love the part that says your children will be “required” to work community service hours. And if your children resist? Well, Obama’s Civilian Security Force will have to deal with them.
Not only is this patently unconstitutional, but I don’t think that anyone can “require” Americans who are not convicted felons to work for no wages. Can they? I guess anything is possible in this new ObamaNation.
Since I can’t vote, I guess that means I’m exempt?
Welcome to ObamaNation! 
And your sources are…………….
My family is already required to volunteer. My kids attend Catholic school. They require 25 hours from the parents and 5 hours from the kids. So I am all for it.
@ Sandra~
I can’t believe that you just wrote this. Do you believe everything that goes to print? Do you honestly think the country runs like that. Come on now Sandra you have been watching too many movies……
i’M IN!
shunda Says:
My family is already required to volunteer. My kids attend Catholic school. They require 25 hours from the parents and 5 hours from the kids. So I am all for it.
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But this is a condition of the school your childen attend and you know that from day one. I am 41 and you can’t change the rules of America in this fashion. Forced community service is not going to happen.
sigh … what’s your source Auntie ?
this is from the Change(dot)gov site
Support College Credit Initiatives: Barack Obama and Joe Biden will create a national “Make College A Reality” initiative that has a bold goal to increase students taking AP or college-level classes nationwide 50 percent by 2016, and will build on Obama’s bipartisan proposal in the U.S. Senate to provide grants for students seeking college level credit at community colleges if their school does not provide those resources.
GIRL U ARE SO CRAZY LOL….
And if your sources are reliable….I’m all for it. Obama mentioned in his acceptance speech that the change starts with us. If this is what we ALL need to do to bring upon a CHANGE to OUR nation…then count me in, too. I’m ready.
Create the American Opportunity Tax Credit: Obama and Biden will make college affordable for all Americans by creating a new American Opportunity Tax Credit. This universal and fully refundable credit will ensure that the first $4,000 of a college education is completely free for most Americans, and will cover two-thirds the cost of tuition at the average public college or university and make community college tuition completely free for most students. Recipients of the credit will be required to conduct 100 hours of community service.
anywhooo …
back to singing Jill …
Hate on Him Hater … cause he’s GONNA DO HIM .. HE’S THE MANNNN BAYBEEEEEEE !!
Obama ’12
Oh sandra! – put a sock in it as far as obama goes, you just sound crazy now…
Dont ask what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country….
so whats so wrong with what he is asking…and unlike you there are plenty of willing people even on this blog…
you are so F U C K I N G dramatic…
Sounds good to me Sandra!
@Everybody
I have never seen someone make up so much drama in order for them to have a life. This is ridicoulous! Sandra what has come over you? You were not always like this.
Yup because community service is such a terrible thing. Goodness forbid we do things to keep our children out of trouble and make people help bring unity to the US. Nope we don’t want that! That would be too much like right.
I don’t see anything wrong with teaching school kids work ethics. Thats why so many drop out of school because they are lazy and have not guidance no one taught them how to get up everyday and be productive members of society.
When Clinton put the welfare to work program together no on said a thing. People on the roll either got up and got a job or participated in the WEP program. Many are now better off and productive members of society.
At least when they are doing community service their pants will be pulled up. Perhaps they will have uniforms with logo’s that allow people to know they are students. When people work for things they start developing a better sense of self-respect and pride. I am sure the program will offer more than cleaning dirty streets as suggested. These young African American men need mentors and programs to develop talents.
as ruthless as some of these youngn’s are they need community service ..im all for it it give people a better respect if they help out doing something positive even the your favorite “lil” guy T.I felt good after he did his community service…nothing is wrong about bringing about some positive change ….cause these last 8 yrs have npt been positive at all. Just tell me where to sign up my 4 yr old !
@ Anna
I don’t believe this will happen for a second. I am big on volunteering anyway but Sandra is just trying to find something once again.
Sandra, you are just trying to find anything huh?
I have no problems with any of that, some of these kids need to get out and give back to their communities, it will make them better people.
And when I graduated you where required to have served a set amount of community service hours before you could receive your high school diploma. I don’t see what the problem is, I did my community service and got my diploma.
I’m convinced these post are stricly for hits… this get more ridiculous as the day’s goes on…
I WAS just thinking about Sexy-Chocolate Sistas who sleep on their tummy and listen to Jill Scott… LUV’EM ALL
Are you serious? How could you be oppose to people serving their communities? Why shouldn’t we teach our children to volunteer. Help those less fortunate than us. Give time to things that are more important than sitting in front of a TV or doing things that don’t benefit us as people. This was the worst post that I have read on this site
I really think you should stick to celebrity blogging and stay as far away from politics as humanly possible. ur ignorance on government matters is amazing.
I’ll be doing some Habitat for Humanity work if some is available…….I’ll also help in the elderly community too….
I will be playing my part, How about you????
Okay that’s one week a year, something we should all give anyway. Everybody wants something for nothing, look at all the people who experience financial hardship and go to the non-profit orgs for help. Most of their workers are volunteers, as I am one myself, but the recipients almost never give back when they are up on their feet. This a part of the “redistibution of wealth” plan that Democrats so blatently believe in, doesnt have to be monetary, just give back!
Once again, you are ill-informed. Students attending college will be required to complete 100 hours of community service in order to receive a $4000 tax break for tuition. There is nothing wrong with helping your community. My husband and myself volunteer. When my children get old enough, they will volunteer as well. Us black folks spend 100 hours shopping, partying, drinking with our friends, but we can’t take time out to volunteer? Whatever.
I am all for it because some people need to learn about giving back to others and doing good for one another. It will not kill some of these kids to volunteer once in a while. It builds character and teaches humility. We should all want to change some of these old habits we have and start setting new standards with the youth of today. My mother made my siblings and I volunteer and being honest it grows on you after a while. You being to look forward to it.
I don’t see a damn thing wrong with volunteering. I do it EVERY Sunday from 3 to muthafu[kin 7, when I KNOW I could be using those hours to line my pockets. Guess what I don’t mind one bit. I been trying for the past 2 years to get my daughter involved in volunteering somewhere, but she wasn’t of age. You best believe when she does become OF AGE, she will be right alongside me doing something.
And all while folks getting their “billygoat gruffs” full on Thanksgiving and sittin up somewhere mad and ungrateful by 12 because they didn’t get what they wanted Christmas morning, guess where me and mine will be……….IN SOMEBODY’S SOUP KITCHEN SERVING OUR HOMELESS AND NEEDY!
I enjoy coming to this site but umm….is this what we have to expect for the next 4 years ? A bunch of hating ? Is this supposed to make us be like “OH NO ! We made a mistake ! Let’s get him outta office !” Girl BYE ! To quote the African dude on Next Friday “Try again muthaf%8# !” You really need to let go and let God honey…
Dang!!! I was gone comment on you Sandra but they’ve beat me to it. Thanks supporters!!!!
BTW:
-As a side note, my children dont have the liberty to refuse anything I tell them to do unless they acquire a job and can feed themselves!
I never thought is was possible to hear one person say so much negative comments about someone. I don’t understand wut the big deal is…he is in there…deal with it get the hell over it!!! Dam take yo azz back 2 England or London or where ever the hell you always bragging about…and I betcha you can find ppl over there that say the same thing about the beloved queen!!! Sandra you are really…(I can’t even put it into words) IMO I think you like getting your readers all riled up over you constant rhetoric…I think you get off on it!!!
What’s the big deal. And he did speak about this in his debate so this isn’t shocking to people who actually listen before opening their mouths (keyboard).
keely107 Says:
BTW:
-As a side note, my children dont have the liberty to refuse anything I tell them to do unless they acquire a job and can feed themselves!
^^^ Preach!!!!
I think volunteering is fundamental. My daughters school requires it for the parents, my husband is an Omega, and I’m a Zeta, so volunteering is nothing new to us all around. What harm is one more ‘charatable’ effort? Won’t hurt me any.
Sandra, you can try with all your might, but you will not succeed in tearing this man down.
I’m glad I’m not your personal friend, as negative energy is often draining. Save that drama and schitt for TI and Tiny an Monica an ‘nem.
Source please….
Sandra…why do you have such a problem with Obama?? The whole WORLD is excited for your new president and you can’t help but to badtalk him and pull out statements out of your ass to discredit him. Last time I checked, this is sandrarose.com not foxnews.com!!
Just very dissappointed. Crabs in a bucket indeed!!
I had to do community service to graduate from my public high school….and from my private undergraduate. my current employer does plenty of customer service right now, so I don’t know what the big deal is…..
I think making children serve their communities is a wonderful idea. It gives kids a sense of pride and accomplishment. It’s better than them sitting around playing XBOX and texting all day. Kids just want want want and don’t know anything about helping out their fellow man. I think seniors that can help out should also. As long as they aren’t disabled.
KEELY107 TELL IT GURL TELL IT!!!!!
wow….. its like reading a transcript of fox news. this is for people who want funds. i think if you want these public funds, work for them dollars. its ok to require poor folks black and hispanics to work or their money, but ask a rich kid or a white person to work for “aid” its a crime. …….
**** i vote that we get Megan Wollover for morning glory… her my space is ….http://www.myspace.com/meganwollover.******
Where’s the source for this one he hasn’t even taken office yet. I like the idea for myself and I think it will bring the nation closer together, but it’s hard for me to believe he would require all people to do this.
#38 said:
Sandra…why do you have such a problem with Obama??
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Because he’s a man. Not only that a BLACK man. Wait, correction a STRONG, SUCCESSFUL, STRAIGHT, HANDSOME, RICH, SMART, RICH, MARRIED BLACK MAN.
Need I say more!
Question. in one of these threads somewhere Sandra stated that she was born in the UK… so… that may explain a lot
the idea of a “militia” serving the community dates to the revolutionary war era. but i guess books are as popular as they used to be because all sandra can think about is how negative this idea is. while i plan on challenging some of the ideas/legislation i know pres. elect obama will put forward, i find it incredibly sad that the daily postings of what was once a wonderful site, has turned into fox news. the constant misinformation, lies and pure hateful tone has led me to believe i need to move on from this site. this will be my last post and it will no longer be book marked on my computer.
i know sandra is ‘colorstruck’ and hates on anyone lighter than a paper bag but come on!!! the tone of your site is no longer fun but hateful so i won’t be browsing your site in between studying.
good!!!! then he can keep these bad ass kids off the street. give them somthing to do then sit around and watch bet all damn day. anything to keep these children from falling into a life a crime. giving them an outlet to find new things they enjoy doing. i volunteered in high school and it was great. sandra you are worse than the racist rednecks. you so busy talking about obama who rose up through education but you stay giving tiny so much praise! give me a break
I just got on the list to go to the Inauguration. I hope the stars align..
i’m in!!
sandra….clearly you are mentally ill. i do not agree with what you’re saying…but i will defend to the death your right to say it
Sources please? I am curious as to where this came from. Secondly I think community service is great. I had to do it in high school for a class and I volunteered many times since as an adult most recently at a poetry workshop for boys and girls club last month. It’s a rewarding experience and I encourage that to anyone. Hell, my kids will have to because I want them to gain perspective.
Me too @ Divine …
@Kymystry…#9 you see how people ju8st re-word stuff??? smh…
Really Sandra this is getting ridiculous. Volunteering is essential and I do it and don’t have a problem “working for free.”
So do you have your green card? With all this hate maybe its time to pack up???
My family is already required to volunteer. My kids attend private school. Plus, I volunteer anyway. I am in.
@goat76….cool. I do that every year through my job… (Habitat for Humanity) and it feels GOOD to help out EVERY time…
SANDRA, you’re from another country!!!! stop being like FOX (KKK) NEWS and stop the lies!!!!!
To all those who think this is required for just the kids, Obama wants ALL Americans to serve community service — even your grandparents. It’s not just the kids. I know some people already volunteer — so do I, sometimes. But let’s see how happy you will be when you ALL are “required” to serve community service against your wills.
Here’s the link:
http://www.change.gov/americaserves/
all i can say to you is bbbbbooooo in your thought process! is this the start of obama diaries part 1???…. basically if you don’t like what the US has to offer..you can always go back home..right?
…ok I had to do mandatory community service hours in order to graduate from High School.
Doing those community service hours kept me involved in positive programs featured in my community and through my church as well…not to mention it kept me out of trouble and was very enriching as well.
Damn thats a horrible idea…a terrible thing for people to enrich their lives and give back to their communities. SMDH…c’mon now Sandra stop trying to piss folks off.
Ok, this doesn’t say anything about ADULTS volunteering and it also says he “encourages” retirees to volunteer…not that they are “required”….sounds like he is trying to teach the youth something about their community. It’s one thing to incorporate this into school and kids then to force the whole country to volunteer.
from the website:
Obama will ENCOURAGE retiring Americans to serve by improving programs available for individuals over age 55, while at the same time promoting youth programs such as Youth Build and Head Start.
the operative word is ENCOURAGE .. not REQUIRE ~!!!
PLUS what better way to clean up the community then starting with us? Now if he was going to spend millions of dollars on fixing up diff. communities people would complain about that too…
@sandrarose:
Auntie I am REQUIRED to pay taxes, FICA, whoever the hell that is so one more thing that I can at least SEE where my efforts are helping is still not too much to ask. Most seniors want something that makes them feel needed and appreciated anyway, its not exactly too much to ask.
If your Grandparents are involved in church or any community functions they are doing community service anyways…I really don’t think the older people will have an issue doing this.
There are various methods of community service…it doesn’t necessarily have to involve manual labor. My Grandparents were very active in their community…and my older aunts or uncles that didn’t do anything but sit in the house became ill, lost mobility skills and began to suffer acute memory loss.
This is a good way to keep older people involved…instead of society just putting them to the side and saying they are too old to function!
Its not like Obama is going to have the terminally ill doing community service…I’m pretty sure as with everything there will be some exceptions to the rules.
AND? I SEE NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT HE’S “PROPOSING”, AND NOTICE HE SAID “ENCOURAGE” THIS, NOT THIS IS WHAT IT IS OR OFF WITH YOUR HEAD. I THINK IT’S A GOOD THING FOR THE OLDER ONES TO GIVE BACK TO YOUNGER WAYS, AND I THINK ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO DO THIS IS WITH THEIR TIME, WISDOM, AND KNOWLEGE. IF THIS IS INDEED TRUE, THIS WOULD BE A LAW I WOULD DEFINITELY GET BEHIND.
I understand the concept behind the thought. It goes back to putting the accountablitly for our well being back in our own hands.
But i don’t see how it will be required. A few years ago, one state had to start serving arrest warrants to parents who weren’t taking their kids in to have their proper immunizations/ well being shots. If you can’t make a parent take their kids to the doctor once every other year for a checkup, how can you possibly make them hold their kids accountable for volunteering 50 hrs.
terika83 Says:
PLUS what better way to clean up the community then starting with us? Now if he was going to spend millions of dollars on fixing up diff. communities people would complain about that too…
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RIGHT!!! I’m tired of people depending on others to clean-up our communities!!! Its our communities maybe if people had to participate in building it up then they wouldn’t be so quick to tear it down!!!
If you don’t give a damn…why should anyone else??? I’m sick of people making excuses of what they can’t do…the only difference between can and can’t is an apostrophe and ‘t’.
*gets off of my soapbox*
LOL…
@#66:
There will always be exceptions to the rule. There is a place for people who dont obey the law, if it in fact turns out to be a requirement. I know they have plenty or places here………leave the light on for ur ays!
@Mz_Magnificent1……..I like that!!!! #67
Lord, this blog is getting out of control with Obama stuff.
He is not requiring older people to volunteer – he is encouraging it – stop rewriting stuff, Sandra. And what’s wrong with some of these kids volunteering?
And though you couldn’t vote – you enjoy the perks of living in America, so what would be your opposition to volunteering? Maybe you can help some of your favorite posting subjects with wardrobes or hair colors?
LOL
Sandra,
There is nothing wrong with giving back Sandra, we all should give back instead of sitting around complaining about everything and not wanting to contribute to changing anything…. And I can’t believe you would have the audacity to post this….I will be among the people that will not be visiting your site again…Thank you for the entertainment but the negativity is stifling and you took it too far this time.. Please go back to your homeland if you dislike ANYTHING about the U.S. You cant even show respect and gratitude for our first black president….You are truly a disturbed and pathetic person..
Shoot adults need to volunteer, too. We have to lead our children by example. Most elderly people I know like to volunteer if they are medically able, it gives them something to do with their time. AGAIN I don’t see the problem! Where is the negative aspect of this?
Kymystry Says:
from the website:
Obama will ENCOURAGE retiring Americans to serve by improving programs available for individuals over age 55, while at the same time promoting youth programs such as Youth Build and Head Start.
the operative word is ENCOURAGE .. not REQUIRE ~!!!
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Well there you go lol!!! Grandma don’t have to get her community service on if she don’t want to…personally, I’m with it.
Shoooot my Mama had me doing clothing and food drives until I got out of her house…and then I was an after-school voluntary counselor for children ages 9-11 when I was in college.
I have done so much community service work…I was finished doing those mandatory community service hours for High School before I was finished with Junior High. I actually thank my Mama for that now…I couldn’t understand the importance of community involvement until I was in college.
I think encouraging older people to volunteer would do a world of good. They have been there, done that, seen some and interacted with others. That is whats missing from many communities. I remember when I was a young girl if I did something wrong my older neighbors checked me. Our community is missing that type of unity. My mother always told me to “respect my elders”. Men wont even get up and give a seat to pregnant women or elderly women. Maybe if they interacted with adults they would learn more respect. How can you complain about the state of young children but your against them first learning to respect their elders? This is a beginning of a cycle that will uplift our communities better. Having the youth and adults interact will be great a lot of my wisdom comes from communicating with my elders
it has looong been a policy of wake county schools to do community service hours in order to graduate from high school here. it starts in middle school. if you don’t do it by the time you get to 12 they WILL hold your diploma.
it has been in place so long that kwallace had to do it back in 1995.
so thanks for your concern sandra. raleigh, nc is already covered.
They always said the right things to make sense of what was going on in my life. Because they had been there and done that way before me.
And for the record, community service is usualy something of your choosing. So even if it is required, that doesnt mean you have to pick up trash or shovel sh!t….U can read to kids, be a big brother or big sister, deliver food to the elderly, help decorate chistmas tress….The options are endless… But you would know that if you really did do community service “sometimes”……….LIAR
Thanks for providing the link Ms. Sandra.. I have to ask though…. Since when does “providing and opportunity to serve” equal required to serve. I clicked the link and I don’t see anything on there about it being a requirement.
The young people who will serve reaps the benefits of help with their college educations.. No where does it say my grandparent are required.. Try again Ms. Sandra..
America Serves
“When you choose to serve — whether it’s your nation, your community or simply your neighborhood — you are connected to that fundamental American ideal that we want life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness not just for ourselves, but for all Americans. That’s why it’s called the American dream.”
The Obama Administration will call on Americans to serve in order to meet the nation’s challenges. President-Elect Obama will expand national service programs like AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and will create a new Classroom Corps to help teachers in underserved schools, as well as a new Health Corps, Clean Energy Corps, and Veterans Corps. Obama will call on citizens of all ages to serve America, by developing a plan to require 50 hours of community service in middle school and high school and 100 hours of community service in college every year. Obama will encourage retiring Americans to serve by improving programs available for individuals over age 55, while at the same time promoting youth programs such as Youth Build and Head Start
Also, you insist on ignoring my other comments.. I told you about this way back when you posted the pic of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense and asked if this was Obama’s civilian force…
No.. Obama’s civilian force is the community service.. Back up a few pages on your block and refresh your memory..
***OBAMA FIRST NEWS CONFERENCE*** LIVE ON CNN in about 15 min 2:30est………I’m glad I’m @ home…….
Do they have to or it an option.They do mean different things.
READ!
sandra is a pollo loco. . .end of story.
NO need to correct Sandra as many of you already have ….
Hi HATER all day when it comes to Obama and Bey Sandra …
And for the record community service is something that any sane person (who cares about more than self) should not have a problem doing.
Count me in! My husband and I volunteer every year at a homeless shelter during Christmas. It’s our way of giving back for being blessed throughout the year. We take my stepson along so he can be inspired to be like President Obama one day! So he has started volunteering at an early age. When this kicks in it will be no big deal to him, and he’ll be ready to do whatever is “required” or “encouraged”
which we promote anyway:-) Happy Fridy Sandra Rose Fam!
hermosa. MY people. been waiting on you to toss her in….
Humming Nas
You can hate me now, but I won’t stop now!
Community service has been around for awhile now, it was one of the requirements for my son to graduate. Is this what we have to look forward to for the next four years, bash Obama.
whats wrong with some community service
Auntie Sandra-
I am so ashamed at you right now. I brag so much on your website………:(!
@ Divine & Kym: Can you guys please point me in the right direction for getting on the “list” for the Inauguration. I’ve signed up to the official website, but it says tickets will be distributed by the House and the Senate members in your state. Any help, please???
Yes..I think it should be required. I think it will help our children. I think adults should have some type of requirment to. Let’s not forget, if your doing community service (not for a crime) it can be listed on your resume as volunteer work. Law or not…Let’s get involved in our community and it’s great to start at an early age.
Msmika…google
yourstate congressmen…
Find their contact number for their office call them and request to get on the list.
THEY MIGHT HATE ON YOU AND TELL YOU THEIR OFFICE ISN’T TAKING ANYMORE!!!!!
Go back to London….We keep it pushin ’round here. Clearly you are just stuck in a hater like mentality. How else do you expect things to fundamentally change in this country??
Thanks Divine!!!
Many high schools (public schools) are required to do this already. My cousin was required to do 75 hours of community service in an Atlanta Public School-Open Campus. That was about 3 years ago!
SANDRA, OBAMA ISN’T WHAT YOU’RE TRYING TO MAKE HIM OUT TO BE… EVEN IF HE IS, LET HIM SHOW US THAT RATHER THAN YOU TRYING TO BRAINWASH US INTO THINKING SO!
TAKE CARE.
In fact…
3 of my best friends are young ladies I met b4 graduating from college last year. We spoke a few weeks ago about looking into giving back. We’re not rich by any means but we’re very much inspired not only by Barack Obama but Michelle Obama! So we’re in the process of finding volunteer opportunities.
There is nothing wrong with giving back. Its time to upgrade anyway and I’m motivated. I’m tired of seeing males with their pants sagging and young women acting “hard” (so called gangsta) like they’re men…If more of us provide a great example rather than just looking the other way, we may pass onto them positive self-images they can be proud to sport!
I could not graduate high school wihout doing
80 hours of community service. It was required for all
students and that was over 10 yrs ago!
@Sandi
Some schools already require this in order for kids to graduate
@Avanti
Amen.
Sandra,
My son is 20 now but he attended a public middle school and high school in Los Angeles and they both asked the students to volunteer for community service. Some of the high schools will place a star on the diploma to show that the child volunteered. Many colleges are looking not only for a high grade point average, but they would also like to see what services and organizations the students were involved with. I don’t know if you say the things that you say just to get feedback or are you really that foolish. You are just like the KKK, you don’t even know the man and you will not give him a chance to prove if he can or can not do what he says, but let it have been McCain who had won, you would just bow down and kiss his feet. You seem to have some real issues here, and I bet it stemmed from your childhood.
And the comment you made regarding Beyonce not calling Jennifer Hudson, I’m sure this so called source is not will the two of these women 24/7 so how do they know. Even if she didn’t call so what, did you call her? The problem that I have with you is that you have lied in the past on your site and obviously you will do it again. So just stick to the real facts and stop fabricating your stories, you will never get to CNN that way.
actually its nothing really new because in H.S you are required to do about 40 hours and most of the kids end up wanting to do more then 40 because they love it.
i know someone who did 1000 hours when i was in H.S
Sandra is acting like an OBAMA-HATER
what has he ever done to you? are you mad because mostly everyone loves him?
then again your right. your not a citizen so stop posting bad things about Obama before he deport u.
Well in order to graduate for a GA highschool, you must perform community service. I think it was 25-30 hours back in my day, but probably more now.
I think community service is necessary for everyone to value what we have. I don’t think that it will become a mandatory thing as Sandra says, but I do believe there will be other benefits received for community services provided:
1. College tuition credit
2. Social benefits credit
not to mention …
Respect for self
Respect for elders
Respect for community
Respect for life. and nature
Community involvement
Learning to share…
I have no problem volunteering. I volunteer everyday of my life…it only takes a moment to share and help someone in need. It doesn’t have to be hours, but giving of your time is essential to the happiness of others and yourself!
Sandra you are such a Mccainiac!
Thank GOD OBAMA won! I am from the Chicago land area that he helped out of the HOUSING Crisis! when the Mayor torn down all the housing projects!! and people had no where to go! OBAMA made sure section 8 was approved and job training was available! My cousin who once use to rely on on drug money to support her kid! recieved a Phelbomity certificate and went on to study nursing! she will graduate 09′! and she will no longer be on Section 8! The people suffer because we have no resources! and Obama made it happen in Chaicago and he can make it happen for the world!
as far as community serve for our youth! they need to do something other than play viedo games and watch celebrities!
Its GREAT!!! if this is part of the plan! TERRIFIC our youth need Direction and organization!! and 50 hours works out to 1 hour a week for a year! 100 hours is 2 hours a week!! Girl its better than the “Be all you can be option” where they pay for college only if you get out alive!!
Stop hating Sandra!
poor, poor Sandra. Does she get paid more by her advertisers due to traffic on her site or amount of post numbers cause this Obama hateration! YAWN! getting real real old.
It’s about time!!!
We all need to do more to serve our communities and help out each other…
I now know what you were doing when you took those days off after the election…you were sitting at home thinking of your new post-election slander campaign! McCain should have employed you instead of Joe, maybe he would have had a better shot at winning (NOT)!! I feel for you Sandra, it’s going to be hard on you for the next 4 years, watching this wonderful black man change our nation for the better. What will you do….I know you’ll sit in front of your computer and post non-sense in an effort to reel in readers!
OBAMA 08……NEED I SAY MORE…WE’VE ALREADY DONE IT! NOW LET’S MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.
Sandra, the man won the election. How long with you continue to slander his name? Get over it. Like many people already said, many schools require kids to do community service anyway. Are they wrong? Hell, everyone should give back. We’d be much better off. However, clearly your reporting is off. Forced community service will never happen.
“Let one teach one.” This whole board is so positive about Obama–I LOVE it!!! They say that Obama’s transition to the White House has been smoother than any other transistion in U.S. history. Boy is this speaking vols. No CPT here!
I dont understand why it would be a bad thing to require middle and high school students to volunteer a certain number of community service hours?
Some universities look favorably on volunteer hours.
With a nation of materialistic and spoiled young kids, what is the harm in making them do something for somebody other than themselves?
People need to get their priorities straight.