President's School Speech

Full Screen
Today President Obama will speak directly to students all across the nation about the importance of education. The problem is many students and parents won't be listening. Should you be required to hear the Presidents message at school? We've talked in class about our American right to freedom of speech but do you have freedom not to listen? What is all the fuss really about? After taking a look at the text of the speech what do you think the Presidents goal is? Is he trying to 'brainwash' you as some critics suggest?

For more on this debate click here.