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By: tomatoguy on 3/14/10
Mr. Fisher, it concerns me whenever any candidate uses the words "Conservative" or "Liberal" as if either would make you a better school board member. I am sure that mention alone will garner you more votes but we have had enough of the politics of division on the state and national level. We don't need more of the same on the local level.We need solutions, pragmatism, cooperation and outside-of-the-box thinking. Rigid ideology has never solved anything. It only brings gridlock and mudslinging. I see politics as a swinging pendulum. When sweat shops and 60 hour weeks were the norm, this country needed to swing to the left. After the excesses of L.B.J.'s War on Poverty, it was time to move to the right. Look where our country is now after eight years of nominally Conservative bumbling (Jingoism wasn't a Conservative principle last time I checked) and Liberals trying to force feed us Health Care Reform before they had a workable program in place.
Mr. Fisher, it concerns me whenever any candidate uses the words "Conservative" or "Liberal" as if either would make you a better school board member. I am sure that mention alone will garner you more votes but we have had enough of the politics of division on the state and national level. We don't need more of the same on the local level.We need solutions, pragmatism, cooperation and outside-of-the-box thinking. Rigid ideology has never solved anything. It only brings gridlock and mudslinging. I see politics as a swinging pendulum. When sweat shops and 60 hour weeks were the norm, this country needed to swing to the left. After the excesses of L.B.J.'s War on Poverty, it was time to move to the right. Look where our country is now after eight years of nominally Conservative bumbling (Jingoism wasn't a Conservative principle last time I checked) and Liberals trying to force feed us Health Care Reform before they had a workable program in place.
By: kevinfisher on 3/15/10
Thank you for your comments, tomato.Let me see if I can address your concerns, ok?To me, being a conservative is about more than my political ideology.Conservatism represents my methodology-the way I will approach issues and problems as a member of the school board, and my principles .Fiscally, I'm careful with taxpayer money.I'll account for every dime.I'll oppose non essential expenses.When it comes to issues like rezoning,I support the ideal of neighborhood schools and I would like to see children attend schools closest to their homes.I support giving parents more options and more "say"in the education of their children.In other words,my conservatism represents more than just a political ideology.It represents sound fiscal, ethical and social principles which I believe today's school board is in dire need of, and which I can deliver when elected.
Thank you for your comments, tomato.Let me see if I can address your concerns, ok?To me, being a conservative is about more than my political ideology.Conservatism represents my methodology-the way I will approach issues and problems as a member of the school board, and my principles .Fiscally, I'm careful with taxpayer money.I'll account for every dime.I'll oppose non essential expenses.When it comes to issues like rezoning,I support the ideal of neighborhood schools and I would like to see children attend schools closest to their homes.I support giving parents more options and more "say"in the education of their children.In other words,my conservatism represents more than just a political ideology.It represents sound fiscal, ethical and social principles which I believe today's school board is in dire need of, and which I can deliver when elected.
By: weeeezzll on 3/18/10
I have similar concerns to those of tomatoguy. Kevin has been spamming me on Facebook for weeks now. His writing and communication skills are poor. If he can't be bothered to proof read his communications while running for this position how can we expect him put any real effort into this position? He also seems more interested in highlighting the fact that he is a "Fundamental Christian Conservative" than he is in highlighting how is ideas will actually affect change. Simply saying you will do X and the results will be Y is not enough. You must provide a rationale for why your methods will produce results.
He makes claims of being fiscally conservative but then suggest that the school system create voucher program to cover the cost of field trips for students of deployed soldiers. His rationale? The families of deployed soldiers incur financial hardship. Is that really an issue the school board needs to address? Not hardly. Besides the financial hardship claim is completely unfounded since a soldiers pay nearly doubles while deployed and often more than doubles.
My concerns that Kevin would allow his personal moral beliefs interfere with his duties as a board member are great.
I have similar concerns to those of tomatoguy. Kevin has been spamming me on Facebook for weeks now. His writing and communication skills are poor. If he can't be bothered to proof read his communications while running for this position how can we expect him put any real effort into this position? He also seems more interested in highlighting the fact that he is a "Fundamental Christian Conservative" than he is in highlighting how is ideas will actually affect change. Simply saying you will do X and the results will be Y is not enough. You must provide a rationale for why your methods will produce results.
He makes claims of being fiscally conservative but then suggest that the school system create voucher program to cover the cost of field trips for students of deployed soldiers. His rationale? The families of deployed soldiers incur financial hardship. Is that really an issue the school board needs to address? Not hardly. Besides the financial hardship claim is completely unfounded since a soldiers pay nearly doubles while deployed and often more than doubles.
My concerns that Kevin would allow his personal moral beliefs interfere with his duties as a board member are great.
By: kevinfisher on 3/20/10
Weeezzll,rather than dignify your attacks, let's look at the issue of children of families who are deployed.Here is a wonderful article to read:http://www.survivingdeployment.com/financialfrontlines.html.
In regards to your question,any situation which hinders a child's ability to perform well in the classroom needs to be addressed by the school board,parents,and others as needed.Is there available assistance for the child?What help specifically is needed to help him/her excel in the classroom?In conclusion, I would rather see taxpayer money helping provide needed assistance to children of deployed soldiers than paying for Red Lobster meals for the city school board before meetings,or for overnight lodgings at Opryland Hotel.
PS" “The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.(quoting Dante)
I believe morality is the one quality missing most in today's political world.
Weeezzll,rather than dignify your attacks, let's look at the issue of children of families who are deployed.Here is a wonderful article to read:http://www.survivingdeployment.com/financialfrontlines.html.
In regards to your question,any situation which hinders a child's ability to perform well in the classroom needs to be addressed by the school board,parents,and others as needed.Is there available assistance for the child?What help specifically is needed to help him/her excel in the classroom?In conclusion, I would rather see taxpayer money helping provide needed assistance to children of deployed soldiers than paying for Red Lobster meals for the city school board before meetings,or for overnight lodgings at Opryland Hotel.
PS" “The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.(quoting Dante)
I believe morality is the one quality missing most in today's political world.
By: kevinfisher on 3/21/10
http://www.militarymoney.com/home/1140119645
http://www.militarymoney.com/home/1068225878
These are a couple more articles which highlight the serious issue I raised earlier about children of deployed soldiers whose families often face tough economic times.I was an Army kid, and so was my father growing up.This is an important issue.
http://www.militarymoney.com/home/1140119645
http://www.militarymoney.com/home/1068225878
These are a couple more articles which highlight the serious issue I raised earlier about children of deployed soldiers whose families often face tough economic times.I was an Army kid, and so was my father growing up.This is an important issue.
By: talktalk on 4/15/10
I was just wondering why you want to be a part of the Murfreesboro City school board, when you spend a lot of time in your newspaper column bashing and talking negatively aboutt the system?
I was just wondering why you want to be a part of the Murfreesboro City school board, when you spend a lot of time in your newspaper column bashing and talking negatively aboutt the system?
By: kevinfisher on 4/20/10
Talk , to point out problems in the system isn't bashing the system, sir.I believe we have good schools but they can be better. What's needed at the school board is a genuine philosophical balance which, being the only conservative in this race, I believe my election can bring.God bless you.
Talk , to point out problems in the system isn't bashing the system, sir.I believe we have good schools but they can be better. What's needed at the school board is a genuine philosophical balance which, being the only conservative in this race, I believe my election can bring.God bless you.
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