Comments for Horseshoes and Hand Grenades at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 8 out of 8 comments http://www.theind.com Wed, 22 May 2013 20:51:37 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/re/7081-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades#comment-11521 I don't get the love affair with Davis. What has he done in the field of education, other than demand that the nearly-empty, failed Moss remain open ? Others came up with the plan for the technical high school, which is a great idea, on paper. I have not seen a single, concrete proposal from Davis to "reform" our system. After having promoted him and "sat down with him", you'd think some of those great ideas might have made their way into one of the articles. Alas, not so. - R.Thornton Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:42:50 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/7081-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades#comment-11406 "There is no sense of outrage or even of urgency about our public schools. Perhaps it's because 20% of our children are in catholic schools or maybe we're just too nice here in Lafayette. We know the people on our school board and our adminstration. They're nice people "trying their best" so we accept that, while our children continue to underperform. Meanwhile, cities such as Newark, NJ, Wash DC and others are having remarkable results turning around their schools. " No they are not "nice people, trying their best". Even IF they were, that would not be an acceptable excuse for our crumbling, out of date, moldy, nasty facilities and our low ranking in a low ranking state. We gave Mike Hefner over 20 years to make a difference, he didn't. If the citizens of Lafayette cared about public education, we would have a top ranking system. It is time for the voters to stop being 'nice" and demand more. - Pedro Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:18:28 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/7081-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades#comment-11343 There are some of us that know its GRAY and not Black or White, but that does not deter us from hoping for White and i am not speaking race here, but a system that would benefit those children who cannot wait much longer for the lifesaver, which we fail to provide as most are being led by that dangling carrot . - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:20:03 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/7081-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades#comment-11320 We elected Earl and Edwin, now why would we elect Greg ! - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:34:10 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/7081-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades#comment-11309 Word is Greg Davis conceded without a fight for two main reasons: 1) Not to let one election drag the school system down 2) An agreement to received Angelle's backing for the State Rep. 44 race next year to challege Ricky Hardy. - 2011 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:14:18 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/7081-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades#comment-11304 The City of Lafayette is ranked one of the Top 100 cities in America. Yet, our community seems satisfied to have a school system that ranks 24th in the state. A state with one of the poorest educational systems in the nation. There is no sense of outrage or even of urgency about our public schools. Perhaps it's because 20% of our children are in catholic schools or maybe we're just too nice here in Lafayette. We know the people on our school board and our adminstration. They're nice people "trying their best" so we accept that, while our children continue to underperform. Meanwhile, cities such as Newark, NJ, Wash DC and others are having remarkable results turning around their schools. These cities have higher rates of poverty, crime, drop out, etc yet they have schools that are performing. Meanwhile, we "Wait for Superman". Some of us thought that Mr. Davis might be that "Superman" who would lead the way. Too bad for us and more importantly too bad for the children of Lafayette. - Saimar Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:33:43 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/7081-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades#comment-11300 Greg Davis deserves credit for not running to Judge Rubin for an injunction. Sometimes things just don't work out. Hey, that's life, you win a few, you lose a few. P.S. Don't let Walter P. pick your horse at the track. Unless you want to lose money. - French Fry Enthusiast Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:48:37 +0100 http://www.theind.com/re/7081-horseshoes-and-hand-grenades#comment-11295 Well said, Walter. My admiration for Mr. Davis and my concern for our public school system continues to grow. - Well said Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:02:38 +0100