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2012/08/28 19:42:43
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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http://www.theblaze.com/stories/school-allegedly-asks-deaf-preschooler-to-change-his-name-because-sign-language-version-resembles-weapons/#
A deaf 3-year-old from Nebraska is being asked by the school district to change his name, his family alleges, because the way he refers to himself in sign language resembles “weapons.”
Apparently the Grand Island school district has a policy that prevents students from bringing “any instrument…that looks like a weapon” to school, and now hands can be considered “instruments.”
“Anybody that I have talked to thinks this is absolutely ridiculous. This is not threatening in any way,” Hunter Spanjer’s grandmother Janet Logue said.
Brian Spanjer, the boy’s father, added: “It’s a symbol. It’s an actual sign, a registered sign, through S.E.E. [Signing Exact English]”
Hunter signs his name by crossing his middle and index fingers– leaving his thumbs up– and then wagging his hands.
The school is claiming the entire matter is a “misunderstanding” — but still wants Hunter to change his name.
Administrators say the issue has nothing to do with guns or weapons, just that the gesture is “not an appropriate thing to do in school.”
School spokesman Jack Sheard told the New York Daily News that rather than the condensed sign he uses now, they want him to spell out his name, letter by letter.
“We want to do what is best for every student in our district, and we care more about that than everything else,” Sheard remarked. “We are working with the parents to find the best solution we can.”
Apparently, local residents are not pleased with the school district.
Grand Islander Dana Schwieger said: “It’s his name…It‘s not like he’s going to bring a gun to school when he’s 3-years old.”
There's a video of the gesture at the link.
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Mannahnin wrote:A lot of folks online (and in emails in other parts of life) use pretty mangled English. The idea is that it takes extra effort and time to write properly, and they’d rather save the time. If you can still be understood, what’s the harm? While most of the time a sloppy post CAN be understood, the use of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling is generally seen as respectable and desirable on most forums. It demonstrates an effort made to be understood, and to make your post an easy and pleasant read. By making this effort, you can often elicit more positive responses from the community, and instantly mark yourself as someone worth talking to.
insaniak wrote: Every time someone threatens violence over the internet as a result of someone's hypothetical actions at the gaming table, the earth shakes infinitisemally in its orbit as millions of eyeballs behind millions of monitors all roll simultaneously.
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2012/08/28 19:43:36
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Dark Angels Librarian with Book of Secrets
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Hello, over-reaction...
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2012/08/28 19:44:44
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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How far can one go to politicaly correct
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2012/08/28 19:46:10
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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The Conquerer
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Pretty sure they can't do that.
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2012/08/28 19:47:19
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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5th God of Chaos! (Ho-hum)
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Seriously!?!?!
This is why I hate political correctness...
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2012/08/28 19:47:55
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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.. it's lucky he's not called Randy I guess...
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2012/08/28 19:49:04
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Mannahnin wrote:A lot of folks online (and in emails in other parts of life) use pretty mangled English. The idea is that it takes extra effort and time to write properly, and they’d rather save the time. If you can still be understood, what’s the harm? While most of the time a sloppy post CAN be understood, the use of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling is generally seen as respectable and desirable on most forums. It demonstrates an effort made to be understood, and to make your post an easy and pleasant read. By making this effort, you can often elicit more positive responses from the community, and instantly mark yourself as someone worth talking to.
insaniak wrote: Every time someone threatens violence over the internet as a result of someone's hypothetical actions at the gaming table, the earth shakes infinitisemally in its orbit as millions of eyeballs behind millions of monitors all roll simultaneously.
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2012/08/28 19:50:59
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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If they have a problem take it up with the ASL and the American deaf community. people should be fired over this nonsense.
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2012/08/28 19:51:36
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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"The school is claiming the entire matter is a “misunderstanding” — but still wants Hunter to change his name."
So is it a misunderstanding? Or isn't it? You can't have it both ways...
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2012/08/28 19:53:57
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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“We want to do what is best for every student in our district, and we care more about that than everything else,” Sheard remarked. “We are working with the parents to find the best solution we can.”
That's easy. Shut the feth up and leave the kid alone. That's his fething name. Are you going to make anyone named Richard that prefers to be called Dick change their name? Are you going to make kids with the last name Crip or Blood change their names? Dumbasses. At least they're not making these pre-schoolers duke it out like a fight club, though. 
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2012/08/28 19:54:39
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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FFS -_-
Human stupidity knows no bounds.
So a 3 year old child is no longer allowed to sign his own name because of a school policy?
So the poor child is deaf to begin with, and now they want him to change his name aswell, and this school is ment to be of use to children?
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2012/08/28 20:04:20
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Ah ,but my hands ARE weapons.
Am I banned from taking them to class? Because if so, I hope you'll at least tell my teacher that I can't write on the test because my hands were taken away.
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2012/08/28 20:08:52
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Anointed Dark Priest of Chaos
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Should change his name to "Dick".
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2012/08/28 20:10:40
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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The Conquerer
Waiting for my shill money from Spiral Arm Studios
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 Melissia wrote:Ah ,but my hands ARE weapons.
Am I banned from taking them to class? Because if so, I hope you'll at least tell my teacher that I can't write on the test because my hands were taken away.
Oddly enough, people that have certain high ranks in many Martial Arts legally become a deadly weapon because of their skills. So if they are every accused of a violent crime they can always be charged with "Assault with a Deadly Weapon"
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Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
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2012/08/28 20:14:07
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Jovial Junkatrukk Driver
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The swear filter is there for a reason.
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2012/08/28 20:14:21
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
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2012/08/28 20:21:51
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Huge Hierodule
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This is why I'm calling my daughter Malice.
If I ever have a daughter.
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2012/08/28 20:23:26
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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The Conquerer
Waiting for my shill money from Spiral Arm Studios
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The name will not be improperly bestowed.
Make sure she picks up an appropriate hobby, some sort of martial art.
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Self-proclaimed evil Cat-person. Dues Ex Felines
Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
MURICA!!! IN SPESS!!! |
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2012/08/28 20:33:17
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Father: So son....what do you want your new name be
Son: "Extends middle finger"
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2012/08/28 20:38:39
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
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2012/08/28 20:41:14
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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I knew someone whose surname was Shaw-Twilley.
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2012/08/28 20:45:48
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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The Conquerer
Waiting for my shill money from Spiral Arm Studios
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My Mom worked with a guy names Harrison Butts.
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Self-proclaimed evil Cat-person. Dues Ex Felines
Cato Sicarius, after force feeding Captain Ventris a copy of the Codex Astartes for having the audacity to play Deathwatch, chokes to death on his own D-baggery after finding Calgar assembling his new Eldar army.
MURICA!!! IN SPESS!!! |
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2012/08/28 20:45:53
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Fixture of Dakka
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In other news Hunter Sanjer's parents have changed his name to Machine Gun Sanjer to assuage the fears of their three year old son's name resembling a weapon.
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2012/08/28 21:05:42
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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There was a guy in my school with the surname Bates... so when he got a letter it said 'Master Bates'. He'd beat you up if you laughted at him thought.
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2012/08/28 22:23:28
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Fixture of Dakka
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I've got a hand sign for that school....
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2012/08/28 22:24:10
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Just one Relaspe? I'm thinking two here
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Proud Member of the Infidels of OIF/OEF
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Did not fight my way up on top the food chain to become a Vegan...
Warning: Stupid Allergy
Once you pull the pin, Mr. Grenade is no longer your friend
DE 6700
Harlequin 2500
RIP Muhammad Ali.
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2012/08/28 22:27:18
Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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 Grey Templar wrote: Melissia wrote:Ah ,but my hands ARE weapons.
Am I banned from taking them to class? Because if so, I hope you'll at least tell my teacher that I can't write on the test because my hands were taken away.
Oddly enough, people that have certain high ranks in many Martial Arts legally become a deadly weapon because of their skills. So if they are every accused of a violent crime they can always be charged with "Assault with a Deadly Weapon"
LOL dont believe everything you hear on the schoolyard kid.
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2012/08/28 22:40:07
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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2012/08/28 22:47:32
Subject: Re:School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I'm a man of few signs
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Proud Member of the Infidels of OIF/OEF
No longer defending the US Military or US Gov't. Just going to ""**feed into your fears**"" with Duffel Blog
Did not fight my way up on top the food chain to become a Vegan...
Warning: Stupid Allergy
Once you pull the pin, Mr. Grenade is no longer your friend
DE 6700
Harlequin 2500
RIP Muhammad Ali.
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Subject: School Asks Deaf Preschooler to Change His Name Because Sign Language Version Resembles ‘Weapons'
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
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Mannahnin wrote:A lot of folks online (and in emails in other parts of life) use pretty mangled English. The idea is that it takes extra effort and time to write properly, and they’d rather save the time. If you can still be understood, what’s the harm? While most of the time a sloppy post CAN be understood, the use of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling is generally seen as respectable and desirable on most forums. It demonstrates an effort made to be understood, and to make your post an easy and pleasant read. By making this effort, you can often elicit more positive responses from the community, and instantly mark yourself as someone worth talking to.
insaniak wrote: Every time someone threatens violence over the internet as a result of someone's hypothetical actions at the gaming table, the earth shakes infinitisemally in its orbit as millions of eyeballs behind millions of monitors all roll simultaneously.
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