Did These People Graduate High School?

I am not sure why I am shocked by the current states of things. I do not understand why my jaw drops when I read things like this. And I wish I would stop getting upset when I hear these stories.

I am talking about conservatives being upset about President Obama's planned speech to children in schools next year. They claim that the President is going to "indoctrinate" students with a political message. Of course, they through out the "socialism," "marxist," and Hitler claims.

Here is what the speech is supposed to be about according to Mediamatters.com:

In a recent interview with student reporter, Damon Weaver, President Obama announced that on September 8 -- the first day of school for many children across America -- he will deliver a national address directly to students on the importance of education. The President will challenge students to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for their learning. He will also call for a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, parents and educators to ensure that every child in every school receives the best education possible so they can compete in the global economy for good jobs and live rewarding and productive lives as American citizens.

Doesn't seem too bad? Right? To be perfectly honest, that is not where the people are wigging out about. It was about and OPTIONAL set of activities that teachers could CHOOSE to do. One of the most controversial activities was "How can you help out the President?" Now, if the speech was about health care, taxes, or some sort of political issues, then that question would be inappropriate. But I have a sense that these people who are upset by this question did not do well in school, because they did not have the mindset to figure out what the answer to aquestion like "How you could help the President" in a speech about STAYING IN SCHOOL and WORKING HARD IN SCHOOL could be about.

Abortion? no, Health care? that does not make sense. Taxes? Unlikely. Maybe the answer has do with making sure you work hard in school, stay in school, and value your education.

I really want to meet these idiots sometimes.