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TODAY'S DIALOGUE- August 2, 2002
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Flunking Out of School? Get a Lawyer - Fox News
Some parents have slapped lawsuits on teachers, saying their kids deserved better marks and should be allowed to graduate from high school despite their grades.

• How do you feel about a lawyer getting involved to make sure a student graduates or passes a class? How do you feel about the school boards caving to the lawyers and parents? How do you feel about the parents fighting for their children's grades?
  
  
• The article made a statement that "Some experts say these lawsuits are a result of bad public policy." Where do you think the problem lies and where does bad parenting fit into the equation?
  
  
• What effect do you think these lawsuits will have on the children in the future? What effect will these lawsuits or lawyer interventions have on the way teachers teach?
  
  
• What Bible verses come to mind?
  Luke 16:10; Matthew 5:37; Nehemiah 6:5-13; Amos 7:12-17
  

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SIDE ORDERS - other news from today

More children being cared for by relatives - Washington Times
Mom remains the top child care giver in the nation, but if someone else has to do it, it's most often grandma, then dad, then a professional day care worker, the federal government says in a new report.

Veiled messages - Washington Times
The veil has symbolized mystery and purity throughout history and across many cultures. Its roots are in the East, tied intimately to religion and ethnic customs, but it has moved gradually into Western pop culture.

Avila's old lawyer says he's rethinking career - CNN
Now, Avila faces first-degree murder charges in the kidnapping and killing of Samantha, who was abducted July 15 outside her Orange County, California, home -- and Pozza says the case has given him much to think about in regard to his legal career.

FBI Leak Probe Irks Lawmakers - Washington Post
FBI agents have questioned nearly all 37 members of the Senate and House intelligence committees and have asked many if they would be willing to submit to lie detector tests as part of a broad investigation into leaks of classified information related to the Sept. 11 attacks, according to officials involved in the inquiry.

LEFTOVERS - previous dialogues

Thursday - August 1, 2002

Old Boys Club Gets a Facelift

Wednesday - July 31, 2002

Man Tried for Friend's Drunkenness

Tuesday - July 30, 2002

Bush to Create Formal Office To Shape U.S. Image Abroad

Monday - July 29, 2002

Trapped miners all safe, sound in 'mine miracle'

Friday - July 26, 2002

Bill legalizes trusts for the family pet

Thursday - July 25, 2002

Divorce, American Style

Wednesday - July 24, 2002

Americans Speak: Enron, WorldCom and Others Are Result of Inadequate Moral Training By Families

Tuesday - July 23, 2002

A Girl or Boy, You Pick The Gender of Your Next Baby

Monday - July 22, 2002

• Avila Found Not Guilty in 2000 Molestation Trial
  
• While women have broken gender barriers, men still favour traditional roles
  
• Movement to Change 'Satans' Nickname

Friday - July 19, 2002

Weblog: Dobson Again Calls For Parents To Pull Kids Out of Public Schools

Thursday - July 18, 2002

Digital "Buddies"; Friend or Faux?

Wednesday - July 17, 2002

Dad regards pledge case as his 'duty'

Tuesday - July 16, 2002

• Lie-detection advances raise hope, concerns
  
• 'Godless Americans' Plan March on Nation's Capital

Monday - July 15, 2002

• British Reality Show Will Hand Parents Marriage Choice to Kids
  
• Public School Pushes Homosexual Agenda and Discriminates Against Christian Student During 'Diversity Week'--Federal Lawsuit Filed

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