(VIDEO) My seven-year-old daughter talks about immigration. - Page 2

monster · 10-25-2010, 08:26 AM

Oh Ugh. I didn't even make 20 seconds. This to me is on a level with the toddlers in tiaras Dana mentioned. I think you've done your daughter and your cause a disservice.

And there's a good chance I agree with some of what you say. But I can't get past the mode of delivery to find out.

That's a big No from me, Simon.

Cloud · 10-25-2010, 10:10 AM

I don't think it's about "political innocence" at all. There is an age appropriate way to talk to kids about serious issues--that's more than fine; kids understand more than we know. And I think making a video with your kid is a great project. But maybe not in this iteration--these are not her own thoughts or words. There's no concern there, or really any indication that she's affected by it all. She's acting in a play--it might as well be Rapunzel to her.

Rhianne · 10-25-2010, 03:22 PM

It was a question of general interest Flint, I've yet to watch the film though I do have stong views about immigration laws.

FloridaDragon · 10-25-2010, 06:39 PM

I have to admit - I did NOT watch the video ... I already know my views about anyone trying to justify a criminal act ... does not matter if it is a kid or an adult trying to convince me I should feel bad cause they are being held up to the laws.

TheMercenary · 10-26-2010, 01:16 PM

Reminds me of the kids from around here who are hard core religious zealots who are telling the other 7 year olds why God may smite them.

skysidhe · 10-26-2010, 02:23 PM

First thought, You can see by the bloopers at the end how much the kid is suffering.

I don't think she will grow up to be a hard edged political figure.

Second thought,Posting it on websites and then the ensuing gripe about it is a good way for it to go viral.

Worst case scenario. Samantha will continue to be a happy 7 year old spinning away and dad will take all the hits. I am sure he didn't know what he was doing.

TheMercenary · 10-26-2010, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysidhe

I don't think she will grow up to be a hard edged political figure.

10 more years of propaganda should ensure that her destiny will be fulfilled.

footfootfoot · 10-26-2010, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

10 more years of propaganda should ensure that her destiny will be fulfilled.

"Give me the child till the age of seven
and I will show you the man."

attributed to Baltasar Gracian, a Spanish Jesuit scholar c. 1601 - 1658

monster · 10-26-2010, 09:44 PM

It's true that suncrafter only ever visits with a video/game agenda.....

sad.

10-25-2010, 08:26 AM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Oh Ugh. I didn't even make 20 seconds. This to me is on a level with the toddlers in tiaras Dana mentioned. I think you've done your daughter and your cause a disservice. And there's a good chance I agree with some of what you say. But I can't get past the mode of delivery to find out. That's a big No from me, Simon. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-25-2010, 10:10 AM	#2
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I don't think it's about "political innocence" at all. There is an age appropriate way to talk to kids about serious issues--that's more than fine; kids understand more than we know. And I think making a video with your kid is a great project. But maybe not in this iteration--these are not her own thoughts or words. There's no concern there, or really any indication that she's affected by it all. She's acting in a play--it might as well be Rapunzel to her. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-26-2010, 01:16 PM	#5
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Reminds me of the kids from around here who are hard core religious zealots who are telling the other 7 year olds why God may smite them. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-26-2010, 09:44 PM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	It's true that suncrafter only ever visits with a video/game agenda..... sad. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-25-2010, 03:22 PM	#3
Rhianne Nearly done. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Teetering on the edge. Posts: 1,134	It was a question of general interest Flint, I've yet to watch the film though I do have stong views about immigration laws.

10-25-2010, 06:39 PM	#4
FloridaDragon ... Maintaining .... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: FireAnt Hell Posts: 196	I have to admit - I did NOT watch the video ... I already know my views about anyone trying to justify a criminal act ... does not matter if it is a kid or an adult trying to convince me I should feel bad cause they are being held up to the laws.

10-26-2010, 02:23 PM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	First thought, You can see by the bloopers at the end how much the kid is suffering. I don't think she will grow up to be a hard edged political figure. Second thought,Posting it on websites and then the ensuing gripe about it is a good way for it to go viral. Worst case scenario. Samantha will continue to be a happy 7 year old spinning away and dad will take all the hits. I am sure he didn't know what he was doing.

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