How many of your teachers influenced your political beliefs?

Question

All of my social science teachers in high school have influenced me to become more liberal. What about your past experiences? This isn't suprising since I live in the Bay Area where conservatism is considered radical and dangerous

Answer 1

That was over 40 years ago, liberals were real liberals then not commies, the communists were being chased into hiding in AMerica, and we all believed in the capitalist system of hard work and honesty.

Gee I make those days sound pretty good don't I.

Answer 2

Yes! When in high school in a senior level course where many of us were already of voting age, I had a teacher that gave a campaign speech disguised as a lesson for a republican candidate on election day! He started the lecture by asking how many of us were registered to vote and if we had already voted or were going to vote after school. He didn't know that I was the son of a state legislator and involved in politics my whole life so I didn't' try to argue with him, I just asked a few pointed questions about the positions held by the democrat in the race to see if you would give a balanced answer and tell us both sides of the argument. He didn't, he actually said that the other candidate was an idiot and his policies made no sense. After class I approached him and told him I thought his actions were unprofessional, and that I was offended by this blatant misuse of his position. I then went straight to the office and made an appointment to meet with the Principal. I filed a formal complaint and he was disciplined.

Answer 3

A few, a little.

Most of my political beliefs were formed over a long period of time by 1st hand living an experience, like Vietnam and the Race riots in the south while I was stationed at Benning.

The lies, the politicians and their corruptness, and the only so few who can make it in this country ( most of us are 2 paychecks from poverty), and watching how people love to blame the victim were the primary reason for my Views.

Gotta go, Hillary will be here at 4 at St Anselms College and I have an invite! Bye!

Answer 4

I'm a teacher and I believe my duty is to teach my students to become responsible, informed citizens. My students do not know what my politics are. That is my business.
None of my teachers influenced my political leanings. My parents were extremely conservative. I learned the best way to make good choices is to read, read, read and keep an open mind to the many different sides of the issues.

Answer 5

I don't know if they did it on purpose but they did it none the less...They did it by telling us about how we did or did not earn our grades, by telling us taking someone Else's things was stealing, That speaking out against someone just to make yourself look better helped no one look good, that checking our facts always paid off, that there is no such thing as a free ride-you did the work or you failed (no safety net), They did it by showing us that consequences and punishment are real and necessary to maintain order, they did it in so many little ways that I could go on forever about it...I'm just grateful they did it!

Answer 6

I had three last semester lecture on how they hated Bush. A Communication teacher, a Biology teacher, and a Psychology teacher. A d**n shame, keep your personal beliefs to yourself and out of the classroom.

Answer 7

I did not allow my Civics teachers to influence my opinion rather I used the tools they taught me to form my own opinions. I have based my political beliefs on my relationship with my local politicians and participation in the process.

Answer 8

I am still in school and I have a social studies teacher that is very liberal. He often discusses how stupid he thinks our current president is and makes anyone who actually likes our president feel ashamed. He often says he doesn't mean to let his political views out- but he often does. Recently, I too am beginning to share the same beliefs with him although my parents are conservative.

Answer 9

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when i got kicked out of regular high school i had to attend a continuation school. most the teachers there were smarter. he had a big nose. he was always truthful about certain ideas and answers in text books. i will never forgot this teachers face cus i already forgot his name. also an inspiration in which make me want to be a teacher.

Answer 10

I have had about two teachers in my entire life who were conservative like me, therefore the majority of my teachers never really influenced how I view politics.