Have you seen the video yet?  The one of elementary school children, in an organized activity, during school hours and on school grounds, singing what can only be called an Ode to Obama?  Check it out.

School Children Taught to Praise Obama

Here’s a sample of the lyrics-

Hello, Mr. President we honor you today!
For all your great accomplishments, we all do say “hooray!”
Hooray Mr. President! You’re number one!
The first Black American to lead this great na-TION!

The superintendent of the school district issued a statement in response to the video:

“Today we became aware of a video that was placed on the Internet which has been reported by the media. The video is of a class of students singing a song about President Obama. The activity took place during Black History Month in 2009, which is recognized each February to honor the contributions of African Americans to our country. Our curriculum studies, honors and recognizes those who serve our country. The recording and distribution of the class activity were not authorized.”

The recording was not authorized?  How about the activity itself not being authorized?  There is absolutely no excuse for this.  Teachers are not supposed to indoctrinate children with their own personal beliefs and convictions.  If grown-ups want to worship President Obama, that’s their own (lame) decision.  If they want to teach their own children to praise President Obama, that’s their right as parents, and it’s none of my business.  But keep it out of the classroom.