Our school is so ridiculous when it comes to big events like this. I understand that it's kinda cool that a presidential candidate is speaking at our school, but their version of being "respectful" is equivalent to them telling us to put our opinions aside and pretend that we're all for Mitt. I didn't appreciate the lack detail we were given about the speech, most of the students were unaware of how the school be displayed. From an outside perspective it must have looked as if Avon Lake High School were promoters of the Republican party which will undoubtedly affect the support of citizens from opposing parties. I think we should have been able to ask him questions and been able to confront him about legitimate issues we have with things he's stated about his beliefs. It's just irritating to listen to everyone in this town get such a big head about the lamest things. Yeah, I get it, a candidate is coming to speak at our school. HE'S CAMPAIGNING. He's done this all over America for months and months and months. Romney hadn't even gotten there yet and I'd already witnessed four teachers scream at a student for stating their opinion. This event is purely part of something political, so how can you ridicule someone because of their political views? Exactly, you can't. We're not hurting anyone or anything so attempting to control students opinions on a topic we're given the right to have is a joke. The only reason I went is because my parents made me so that I could "keep an open mind". I wasn't aware this event was a rally and if I had known prior I wouldn't have attended. I cannot wait for this election to just be over with already.
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