Washington 2017: The U.S. Political RP: IC [CLOSED]

[ThePenguinLand]

Santa Fe, New Mexico

A Fox News reporter raised their hand. "Governor, do you expect that weakening corrective measures for disobedient or unruly students will only let those students behave even more badly, without fear of punishment?"

"What about students who teachers and students feel threatened by?"

"We have not seen such results happen when Los Angeles or NYC implemented similar reforms. In addition, I would argue the punishments that we are implementing are far more effective than traditional out of school suspensions, as misbehaving children would not treat the punishment as time off school, but would be compelled to spend time in school making it even more of a deterrent. This tool would also be more effective as unruly students would receive remedial aid in the meantime, and allow the administration to understand the root causes of their problems. On the other hand, the banning of suspensions for defying only extends to out of school suspensions, the type of suspension that would be considered "traditional", teachers will still have various more effective tools for correcting the student's behavior such as detentions, and in school suspensions."
Speaking to the second reporter:
" Could you clarify your question slightly? ".

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[Dentali]

"What about students who teachers and students feel threatened by?"

"We have not seen such results happen when Los Angeles or NYC implemented similar reforms. In addition, I would argue the punishments that we are implementing are far more effective than traditional out of school suspensions, as misbehaving children would not treat the punishment as time off school, but would be compelled to spend time in school making it even more of a deterrent. This tool would also be more effective as unruly students would receive remedial aid in the meantime, and allow the administration to understand the root causes of their problems. On the other hand, the banning of suspensions for defying only extends to out of school suspensions, the type of suspension that would be considered "traditional", teachers will still have various more effective tools for correcting the student's behavior such as detentions, and in school suspensions."
Speaking to the second reporter:
" Could you clarify your question slightly? ".

"We live in a time where our schools live in fear of school shootings, more than one the perpetrators of these schools shootings were known to be dangerous and threatening, even reported to police but they could not be removed from the classroom because of school policy or regulations saying they could not be removed from the classroom."

[Tumblrena]

Washington, D.C.
Enchanted Apartment
2119
Monday
3 April
2017

"Is that OK?" Ella asks one more time after not hearing a response to her answer with her voice more hesitant this time.

[The Orion Islands]

"Kristine Ernst Warner, CNN. Does your legislation have any provisions to prevent school shootings?"

[ThePenguinLand]

"We have not seen such results happen when Los Angeles or NYC implemented similar reforms. In addition, I would argue the punishments that we are implementing are far more effective than traditional out of school suspensions, as misbehaving children would not treat the punishment as time off school, but would be compelled to spend time in school making it even more of a deterrent. This tool would also be more effective as unruly students would receive remedial aid in the meantime, and allow the administration to understand the root causes of their problems. On the other hand, the banning of suspensions for defying only extends to out of school suspensions, the type of suspension that would be considered "traditional", teachers will still have various more effective tools for correcting the student's behavior such as detentions, and in school suspensions."
Speaking to the second reporter:
" Could you clarify your question slightly? ".

"We live in a time where our schools live in fear of school shootings, more than one the perpetrators of these schools shootings were known to be dangerous and threatening, even reported to police but they could not be removed from the classroom because of school policy or regulations saying they could not be removed from the classroom."

"Kristine Ernst Warner, CNN. Does your legislation have any provisions to prevent school shootings?"

"Well, that is more of a problem with the broken justice system in this country than anything to do with the education system. Since they were reported to the police, law enforcement should have taken action of some sort, but they did not. They also should have been unable to obtain firearms if the Police labelled them a serious threat. I fully intend to embark on a criminal justice reform after this education overhaul. I would argue that by keeping at-risk kids off the streets we are minimizing the amount of contact that they have with dangerous people who influence them to commit such atrocities, and away from people who sell illegal firearms. "

[Prolieum]

Santa Fe, New Mexico

"What about the removal of zero-tolerance standards, Governor? For a student who brings a gun to school, for example, you would prevent a zero-tolerance policy from being enforced against that?" the Fox reporter inquired.

[ThePenguinLand]

Santa Fe, New Mexico

"What about the removal of zero-tolerance standards, Governor? For a student who brings a gun to school, for example, you would prevent a zero-tolerance policy from being enforced against that?" the Fox reporter inquired.

"first off there seems to be confusion to what a zero tolerance policy is and what it is not. What a ban on a zero tolerance means is that the administrator of the punishment would have leeway to look at any and all extenuating circumstances, like for example what happened in Rhode Island where a student had severe punishment rendered upon him for bringing a gun charm on a keg chain. It is not as you have framed it a blanket ban on enforcing legal action against a problematic student.Furthermore, research has concluded No Tolerance policies have no effects on school violence, and the American Psychological Association has even concluded that such policies have made the schools feel less safe. Anyway,This an education bill not a gun control bill, period."

[Dentali]

Santa Fe, New Mexico

"What about the removal of zero-tolerance standards, Governor? For a student who brings a gun to school, for example, you would prevent a zero-tolerance policy from being enforced against that?" the Fox reporter inquired.

"first off there seems to be confusion to what a zero tolerance policy is and what it is not. What a ban on a zero tolerance means is that the administrator of the punishment would have leeway to look at any and all extenuating circumstances, like for example what happened in Rhode Island where a student had severe punishment rendered upon him for bringing a gun charm on a keg chain. It is not as you have framed it a blanket ban on enforcing legal action against a problematic student.Furthermore, research has concluded No Tolerance policies have no effects on school violence, and the American Psychological Association has even concluded that such policies have made the schools feel less safe. Anyway,This an education bill not a gun control bill, period."

"What is the point of a good education is the economy is doing so poorly that no jobs are available after graduation?"

[ThePenguinLand]

"first off there seems to be confusion to what a zero tolerance policy is and what it is not. What a ban on a zero tolerance means is that the administrator of the punishment would have leeway to look at any and all extenuating circumstances, like for example what happened in Rhode Island where a student had severe punishment rendered upon him for bringing a gun charm on a keg chain. It is not as you have framed it a blanket ban on enforcing legal action against a problematic student.Furthermore, research has concluded No Tolerance policies have no effects on school violence, and the American Psychological Association has even concluded that such policies have made the schools feel less safe. Anyway,This an education bill not a gun control bill, period."

"What is the point of a good education is the economy is doing so poorly that no jobs are available after graduation?"

"That is a defeatist attitude toward the current economy, it is only with a well-educated populace that sustainable and profitable small businesses be formed in New Mexico which in turn will turn around the economy. With the addition of several small bussisnes subsides and incentives along with local employment laws, the economy will be on a path to recovery. Yet, these are things to be discussed in a separate economic bill".

[Dentali]

"What is the point of a good education is the economy is doing so poorly that no jobs are available after graduation?"

"That is a defeatist attitude toward the current economy, it is only with a well-educated populace that sustainable and profitable small businesses be formed in New Mexico which in turn will turn around the economy. With the addition of several small bussisnes subsides and incentives along with local employment laws, the economy will be on a path to recovery. Yet, these are things to be discussed in a separate economic bill".

"You're going to subsidize business after increasing taxes on them?"

[ThePenguinLand]

"That is a defeatist attitude toward the current economy, it is only with a well-educated populace that sustainable and profitable small businesses be formed in New Mexico which in turn will turn around the economy. With the addition of several small bussisnes subsides and incentives along with local employment laws, the economy will be on a path to recovery. Yet, these are things to be discussed in a separate economic bill".

"You're going to subsidize business after increasing taxes on them?"

" If you had been following my previous statements, then you would know that the majority of these tax increases will fall in the top brackets. Small businesses are excempt from this. The subsides are there to reinvigorate the economy and provide stable employment for local employees."

[Vaquas]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

The door was open, and as Appleby entered, a Staffer came up behind him rather quietly to inform the Secretary who he was.

"Congressman Appleby from Michigan Mr. Secretary." he explained.

Serrano looked up from a small chicken salad.

"I didn't think I had an appointment." He said looking past the older gentleman and into the eyes of his staff member.

"You didn't." he responded before walking away.

Serrano put down his fork and let out a mildly disappointed sigh.

"Well, you're here, have a seat congressman."

[Prolieum]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

Appleby sat, across the man, on his request, and, once seated, did not bother to delay before speaking, nor to put any niceties before his comments.

"I've got a proposal for modifying a regulation that's under your department," he stated, removing an index card from his pocket and placing it on the table as he did so.

[Vaquas]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

The Secretary narrowed his eyes but said nothing. He proceeded to flip over the card, and scan it.

[Prolieum]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

"14 CFR 91.817." Appleby stated. "Needs a change."

[Vaquas]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

Serrano looked up expressionless.

"Why?"

[Prolieum]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

"Just pointless and restrictive. If you're in the middle of nowhere and its not harming anyone, you don't need a speed limit," Appleby answered.

[Vaquas]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

"Is this a personal issue for you Congressman?"

[Prolieum]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

"Sure," Appleby admitted, almost boredly. "But it's stupid anyway. If there's anywhere you should be able to make your own sonic boom, it's America."

[Vaquas]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

"Wow, I never thought about it that way." Serrano said in deadpan.

[Prolieum]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

"Maybe you should," Appleby deadpanned back.

[Vaquas]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

Serrano looked at the man across the desk for a moment before picking his fork back up and taking a bite of his chicken salad.

"This is a good chicken salad." he remarked.

[Prolieum]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

"I wouldn't know," Appleby replied.

[Vaquas]

Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington D.C

"I don't suppose you would." conceded the Secretary of Transportation solemnly. He took another bite of the salad and drank out of the glass of water present on his desk before he spoke again.

"I will consider this proposal Congressman."