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Matt Collins

11-22-2012, 09:19 PM

VIDEODROME

11-22-2012, 10:51 PM

Do the teachers or principal have to wear these?

truelies

11-23-2012, 07:55 AM

FrankRep

11-23-2012, 05:20 PM

http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hernandez2-620x268.png

Texas Student Successfully Defies 'Total Surveillance State,' Citing 'Mark of the Beast' (http://www.theblaze.com/stories/texas-student-successfully-defies-total-surveillance-state-citing-mark-of-the-beast/)

The Blaze
November 23, 2012

The idea of being tracked wherever one goes by a government computer chip may sound like something out of Science Fiction dystopia films like “V for Vendetta” or “Total Recall,” but apparently, it’s actually happening. And at least one Texas high school student has embarked on a mission to stop it.

Meet Andrea Hernandez, a sophomore at Texas’ John Jay High School Science and Engineering Academy, and a resistor against a new program there that enables the school to track its pupils.

The proposed “tracking” method would require students to wear badges containing Radio Frequency Initiation (RFID) chips, and then track the chips embedded in the badges, presumably as a means of ensuring students don’t play hooky or go off-campus without permission, etc.

But Hernandez refuses to play along with the badges, even braving the threat of expulsion to do so. Why? Because she believes they’re Satanic (http://www.goddiscussion.com/104442/high-school-student-faces-expulsion-for-refusal-to-wear-device-she-believes-is-satanic/), according to the blog God Discussion:

The choice has not been without controversy, as several parents have come forward with negative comments regarding their children.

Hernandez is claiming religious principles for refusing to carry her ID card, stating that she believes it is satanic, specifically calling it the “mark of the beast,” in reference to one of the interpretations of Christian biblical prophecy as outlined in the apocalyptic book, Revelation.

And while Hernandez’s reasons might strike some as odd, she’s having more success than one might initially expect, due partially to legal support from the nonprofit Rutherford Institute, which just successfully blocked her expulsion in court. Russia Today reports (http://rt.com/usa/news/school-hernandez-rfid-student-449/)

Andrea Hernandez was told she’d be expelled from John Jay High School’s Science and Engineering Academy in San Antonio starting next week if she insists any further on disobeying a new policy that requires students to wear ID badges equipped with tiny Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) chips. Now attorneys with the Rutherford Institute say Hernandez has been granted a temporary restraining order that will prohibit the Northside Independent School District from relocating the student to another facility.
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Related Articles:

Schools Track Students with RFID Chips (http://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/225-schools-track-students-with-rfid-chips)

Welcome Back to School; Here's Your Student REAL ID Card (http://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/213-welcome-back-to-school-heres-your-student-real-id-card)

The Surveillance State: Knowing Every Bit About You (http://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/computers/item/11235-the-surveillance-state-knowing-every-bit-about-you)

Normalizing the Surveillance Society (http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/5513-normalizing-the-surveillance-society)

Surveillance Skeptics/Debunkers Get Rude Awakening (http://www.thenewamerican.com/component/k2/item/6352-surveillance-skeptics-debunkers-get-rude-awakening)

presence

11-23-2012, 07:12 PM

Andrea Hernandez won’t have to leave her high school for refusing to wear a badge designed to track her every move there – yet – her attorneys announced today.

A district court judge for Bexar County, Texas, has granted a temporary restraining order to prevent Northside Independent School District from removing a Hernandez from John Jay High School’s Science and Engineering Academy because she
refused to wear a name badge (http://www.infowars.com/student-expelled-for-refusing-location-tracking-rfid-badge/) designed to

use a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip to track students’ precise location

on school property, the Hernandez’s attorneys announced today.

“The court’s willingness to grant a temporary restraining order is a good first step, but there is still a long way to go—not just in this case, but dealing with the mindset, in general, that everyone needs to be monitored and controlled,” said John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute.
“Regimes in the past have always started with the schools, where they develop a compliant citizenry.

These ‘Student Locator’ programs are ultimately aimed at

getting students used to living in

a total surveillance state where there will be no privacy,

and wherever you go and whatever you text or email will be watched by the government,” Whitehead warned.
The school had reportedly offered to allow Hernandez to wear a non-functional badge, giving the appearance of support for the program, but she declined.

http://cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/judge-grants-reprieve-student-expelled-refusing-wear-tracking-device-badge

http://static.infowars.com/2012/11/i/general/RFID-Hernandez_john_jay_letter.jpg

background:
http://www.infowars.com/student-expelled-for-refusing-location-tracking-rfid-badge/

Natural Citizen

11-24-2012, 12:12 AM

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/11/student-suspension/

update: overturned (temporarily) by judge
http://cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/judge-grants-reprieve-student-expelled-refusing-wear-tracking-device-badge

This is old news. Not that it's not important. Folks here need to pay better attention though. Katherine Albrecht and her group have been on top of this since the start. In other words, they showed up live and in person to protest the notion. Has been posted already as well as other relevant information if folks card to listen to the actual plea from her to join in and support efforts during her not recent but previous appearance on Coast.

Lots of important topics are missed around here and mentioned a month or so after the fact. Sometimes longer.

presence

11-24-2012, 07:24 AM

they showed up live and in person to protest the notion.
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if folks card to listen to the actual plea from her to join in and support efforts during her not recent but previous appearance on Coast.
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Lots of important topics are missed around here and mentioned a month or so after the fact. Sometimes longer.

My post above was a new thread in the "Liberty Activism" forum. I was kind of on the same page. At the very least this community needs a blanket mass mailing or something. We couldn't be talking about more than 1000 homes.

KingRobbStark

11-24-2012, 08:23 AM

She had me until she mentioned satan. Good things never last.

Natural Citizen

11-24-2012, 10:28 AM

My post above was a new thread in the "Liberty Activism" forum. I was kind of on the same page. At the very least this community needs a blanket mass mailing or something. We couldn't be talking about more than 1000 homes.

Well. It's almost a given that the poor and minorities are the first to have their Constitution peed on. Kind of a test run, perhaps, to see what they can get away with and who will show up to have a pow wow about it. Further compounding that shenanigan is the actual back door support the tyranny receives by the unsuspecting patriot types who may have other issues with these groups (often personal and unfounded but certainly not always) and subsequently assist the ones trying to put a device on the human for whatever reason. Problem...reaction...solution. Similar to what we saw happen with the prop 37 thing. And actually quite relevant to one another in scope. Really. Very relevant.

Some things are obvious and do not require folks be told what is happening but I see your point. Maybe on a petition or something it may help in some manner as far as that type of communication but the real big boy stuff must be live and in living color. Have to get out there and get it done. Like Kat's group has done on a number of issues. Cripes, she's single handedly saved some rear ends from tyranny just because they see her coming...with a posse...of smart people...who will absolutely be there tomorrow if need be. Knowing is the majority of the battle. Factually understanding the issue and what is at stake is the victory song. Can't lose if those tools are in the backpack. What needs to be done is that folks should consider the position, actions and direction of those who they see as a source or focus group or think tank. Really pay attention to how discussion is organized too. That's usually a big giveaway to actual platform or how the sheep are herded so to speak. And it takes a lot of scrutinizing, lots of reading and certainly then evaluating how ultimately it's gift wrapped. Compare them with your own perception and what you are doing and then decide on whether or not best interests exist or are able to exist within them. And in scope. Not just cozy up to a couple of short term questions that haven't yet even been vetted as far as relevance in the long term. If not then...well..think about that.

Of course, your post ended up here instead so...think about that too. This is a big deal and I think where you had it was suited. Make's me question the validity of some platforms in the grass roots. Matt's just cherry picking an issue that wouldn't even have been up for discussion or in the press for that matter had others not made it so through their own dedication to a very important problem we see happening over and over again within one platform or another. Or is at least the appearance through the eyes of some who have gotten their hands dirty as the issue actually unfolded or through the unfolding itself by them so to speak. Certainly is by no means a general politics issue. Perhaps how some would want to view it or leave it for whatever reason but it absolutely is not general political speak.

Kylie

11-24-2012, 06:42 PM

not a thing wrong with carrying an RFID ID card while on the school's Property. No rights violated & its not even the 'mark of the beast' as this idiot kid and his fundie parents believe.

Don't want the ID? Find another school or just drop out.

Are you being facetious?

School is compulsary. If you do not send your child, they will fine/imprison you for it. Therefore, you HAVE to comply or be in direct violation of law.

As for me, my children will not need to be tracked whereever they are on that school property. BUT, I have well rounded children who have not only respect for themselves, but respect for others. And they don't need a stinking badge so some idiot can look at a screen instead of doing their fucking job and getting out there in the halls and working with the kids. After all, that is what they're paid to do. EDUCATE MY CHILDREN. Not force compliance for stupid ass policies that make a lazy persons job easier.

Just like the school having a policy to make 6-7-8th graders take a saturday detention with high school students when they chew gum. Fuck that. You're not going to send my 11 year old into a cafeteria with a bunch of high school students to spend four hours with minimal supervision(2 people for 100+ students). The punishment does NOT fit the crime, and you're not sending my young, impressionable child to deal with fucked up almost adults for it. I ended up having to fight the principal, vice-principal, both teachers, and two board members and the superintendent of the schools all at once. And I told them NO. They backed down.

I also reminded them that the boy outside that conference room came out of ME, and he is not their child. Then I called my boy into the room with all those people in there and tore into him for his behavior(it wasn't terrible, but could have been better-shitty teacher). He knew what was expected, they knew what would not be tolerated.

Also now, when they send home those guidelines things to sign for the "policies", I sign that I got them and then write in black sharpie: THIS DOES NOT IMPLY CONSENT TO ANY PUNISHMENTS OR POLICIES. THIS SIGNATURE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT.

Natural Citizen

11-24-2012, 08:29 PM

I'm going to remove this in a couple of days since I support the coast members only insiders access. From Coast to Coasts discussion on it...which was way before we heard about it any place else...except here...which everyone ignored.

In the first half, privacy advocate Katherine Albrecht responded to a report (http://rt.com/usa/news/texas-school-id-hernandez-033/) about Texas schools punishing students who refuse to be tracked with microchips. Due to truancy problems, several schools in San Antonio have been requesting that students wear ID badges which contain radio-frequency identification chips (RFID) on lanyards, so they can track their whereabouts at all times. Some of the students who have protested the decision are being told that they will lose certain rights, such as voting in school elections, or even being advised to attend a different school.

Such technology is being rolled out on kids first, as they have little ability to fight back, said Albrecht, who believes this is part of a process to condition children, so that later in life they'll accept the "Mark of the Beast," as prophesied in the Book of Revelation. The tracking technology in the Texas schools is not only needlessly invasive, but students could suffer negative health consequences from the radio frequencies constantly being emitted, she pointed out. Albrecht has set up the Chip Free Schools (http://chipfreeschools.com/) website, as a way of calling attention to the Texas school policy, and to form a course of action against it.

Katherine Albrecht is a consumer privacy expert and the Founder and Director of CASPIAN (Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering), a national consumer organization created in 1999 to educate consumer-citizens about shopper surveillance. Ms. Albrecht is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts on consumer privacy. She regularly speaks on the consumer privacy and civil liberties impacts of new technologies, with an emphasis on RFID and retail issues.

She has testified on RFID technology before the Federal Trade Commission, the California state legislature, the European Commission, and the Federal Reserve Bank, and she has given over a thousand television, radio and print interviews to news outlets all over the world. Katherine graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in International Marketing, and holds a master's degree in Instructional Technology from Harvard University. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Education at Harvard where her research focus is consumer education, privacy and psychology.

Natural Citizen

11-24-2012, 08:50 PM

not a thing wrong with carrying an RFID ID card while on the school's Property. No rights violated & its not even the 'mark of the beast' as this idiot kid and his fundie parents believe.

Don't want the ID? Find another school or just drop out.

They have to take it home. Still gets tracked every 45 seconds 140' in all directions. Just as it does in school. All day, btw. Every 45 seconds. Not just for attendance in the door in the morning and out of it in the afternoon. Your response was particularly addressed in the video I posted. Which is actually why I posted it. Was a foolish response since you don't seem to know exactly what is going on. And a dangerous response if folks follow that lead blindly and without a broader perspective in what is truly involved. It's broad. Is well beyond the old mark of the beast speak folks like to popularize. As you'll learn if you choose to listen. Is one of the best 40 minute segments on the radio as of late.

Youth need to understand or be taught or led by example how to say no to tyranny, btw. Do you not agree? Not blindly accept it. Or allow themselves to be the pilot program for a future where they are indoctrinated to not ask why by default. Which is exactly what this is. And there is a reason these particular demograph are targeted for such trial runs.

Of course, hopefully you're just trolling in a manner consistent with maybe bringing forth relevant discussion. If so, then I'm happy to be the useful idiot so to speak. I'm doubtful of that though. Methinks you really do believe that line about deal with it or find another school.

I had actually ran the idea of the particular discussion by some who frequent the religion thread here when this thing with the school and the student first came about since the subject was sure to be premised on the mark of the beast gag and found it almost humorous that they didn't buy into it in that regard. Was predictable to say the least and am certain they had no idea that this particular subject was why I had brought it up with them in the first place. As I mentioned, it was during the first days of these shenanigans so they hadn't heard about it or anyone else for that matter unless they were involved in some manner. Of course, they didn't necessarilly agree on the whole chip thing either. At least those who responded. So...bigger issues for sure other than religious aspects if folks care to pay attention.

Definitely not something we should allow to be cherry picked for the short term meme effect elsewhere. Libertarians are missing the mark on some really delicate current events as of late. Several actually. Almost assisting in the process of bringing questionable policy into the standard model of what is to be understood to be acceptable when these all come together. Even though in retrospect it is not at all in the best interest of humanity itself. The most recent tyranny sent through the floodgates was the prop 37 thing and now this and a few others in the corner over there. Don't know about you guys...I really don't. I almost sometimes wonder if it's in everyones best interest if the GOP does take yuns into their arms gracefully just to get yuns out of the way of progress. Not saying that's actually the case for all but I really do feel that way sometimes when I read some of the stuff I read in support for really bad policy.

Anti Federalist

11-24-2012, 11:28 PM

Natural Citizen

11-26-2012, 06:50 PM

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A San Antonio school district’s website was hacked over the weekend to protest its policy requiring students to wear microchip-embedded cards tracking their every move on campus.

A teenager purportedly working with the hacker group Anonymous said in an online statement that he took the site down because the Northside school district “is stripping away the privacy of students in your school.”

The teen, who identified himself in an email as being 16 years old, said he hacked into the website Saturday, and it was not working Sunday. District spokesman Pascual Gonzalez said he has not yet been able to confirm that it was hacked.
Starting this fall, all students at John Jay High School and Anson Jones Middle School are required to carry identification cards embedded with a microchip. They are tracked by the dozens of electronic readers installed in the schools’ ceiling panels.

The rest of the story -- http://houston.cbslocal.com/2012/11/25/schools-tracking-devices-causes-controversy/

jmdrake

11-26-2012, 06:59 PM

She had me until she mentioned satan. Good things never last.

Why? If that's her belief, that's her belief. Consider evangelical Christians the "canary in the coal mine" when it comes to the growing NWO totalitarian state. Christians have long worried about some universal ID/electronic tracking system combined with a one world currency because....that's basically the only way the prophecies in Revelation 14 could ever take place. It seems the PTB are using Revelation like a playbook.

GunnyFreedom

11-26-2012, 07:02 PM

Didn't a judge just overturn this?

Natural Citizen

11-26-2012, 07:19 PM

Didn't a judge just overturn this?

Temporary reprieve to the girl but the issue is still the issue. Has been quite a battle down there. The school district doesn't want to back down from it but fortunately neither will the privacy advocates on the job.

Did you listen to the discussion I posted? I don't post silly videos. If I post a discussion then it's legit and involves the parties who are directly involved in the good fight. 1st person. Not he said/she said. And I'm going to take it down tomorrow.

It's not a Religious problem in scope but won't negate the fact that some Christian's do actually have an issue with it and premised upon religious notions alone. Although that's the once over that is being pushed around the most it's not the more important issue with it. Unfortunately the idea that it should be premised upon religion dismisses a lot of the other relevant factors that are far more dangerous that are involved with letting it continue unchallenged. Much like the IP discussion in the other thread missing the bigger picture and thus enviting in the more dangerous tyranny like they did with prop 37 so does this by placing it into relevance with Religion alone as far as popular discussion regarding it goes. Many Christian's certainly don't buy it initsface and it's seemingly another way of masking the real problem in a manner in which it won't be taken seriously and remaining largely ignored and subsequently letting yet another very, very bad thing become the norm as a result of short term bumblefudging.

I've read your post's so...I know you know this stuff.:cool:

Matt Collins

11-30-2012, 04:48 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4wu99Tw5fk

Natural Citizen

11-30-2012, 07:41 PM

This is the web site that Katherine had mentioned in the discussion posted in the youtube video below so that education on the subject may be available to those looking for it without conspiracy stories and the like. http://chipfreeschools.com/featured/please-donate-now.html (http://chipfreeschools.com/featured/please-donate-now.html) They're half way to the goal if anyone is so inclined to help out. At $2,584.00 now.

The goal is to raise $5000 to maintain an information clearinghouse for people and organizations interested in bringing this RFID tracking program to a halt. The website will allow us to educate the pubic about the Student Locator Pilot Program by posting all relevant information (POSITION PAPER (http://www.spychips.com/school/RFIDSchoolPositionPaper.pdf), videos of testimony, coalition partners, calls to action, etc.) and raise money for campaign literature (push cards, door hangers, mailers to students, yard signs, etc.). We are also planning to host a public forum in San Antonio to provide parents and students with objective facts and information about the inherent dangers of tracking and monitoring students using RFID technology.

Click the 'ChipIn!' button Thank you in advance for your support!

TywinLannister

11-30-2012, 08:56 PM

Getting kicked out of government school is probably the best thing that could have happened to him

Natural Citizen

11-30-2012, 10:33 PM

Getting kicked out of government school is probably the best thing that could have happened to him
Perhaps.There certainly are many who would make an argument for that. Unfortunately, there remains the reality that millions of youth attend these institutions daily. These tactics are being used among the poorest of the poor because they don't have much choice in the matter rather than to simply revolt which is what she did.

We cannot allow our youth to 1-- accept this and 2-- accept it in a manner that creates the pattern for others to follow who may subsequently not ever learn why they should be saying no. The easiest means to indoctrinate a generation is to start with the youth. The poor youth...that nobody cares about. We cannot let that happen. Hopefully you at least read the position paper (http://www.spychips.com/school/RFIDSchoolPositionPaper.pdf). There are larger issues here than education itself.

Anyhoo...since you believe it's the best thing for the student, I suppose you prefer private education? What about Dr. Paul's home schooling ideas? What do you think about those? Have you looked into them or are you just dropping hand grenades in threads? If you're serious, there is a wealth of information here. Many support it so you'll be in good company. Could be said that there are some benefits. Besides, if you feel that way you may as well see what they need over there.

Natural Citizen

01-09-2013, 07:19 AM

A new topic was posted in the Grassroots section referencing this issue but there was quite a bit missing from it as far as relevance. Including all of the updates contained here in this thread. Of course, the discussion was just moved willy nilly to the general politics thread instead of here where it belonged just as I surmised that it would be ( http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?400755-TX-school-can-force-students-to-wear-RFID-locator-chips&p=4813397&viewfull=1#post4813397 ). Technically, the link to the source was a screed anyhow and was actually meant to reframe perception of the matter so I'm adding actual relevant and updated sources of discussion regarding the issue and it's current status here in this thread so that the history of the issue and continuing current events regarding it isn't swept under the rug by short sighted moderators controlling the terms of controversy via the whim of a keystroke. Gosh, that annoys me to no end.

Perhaps anyone who wants to stay up to date actually can without having to navigate through careless roadblocks seemingly put up to discourage awareness of this matter and progress that's being made.

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Texas School’s Expulsion of Andrea Hernandez (https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/dismissing_religious_belief_concerns_federal_court _rules_in_favor_of_texas) - The Rutherford Institute

January 9, 2013 By San Antonio Spychips (http://chipfreeschools.com/author/san-antonio-spychips)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Declaring that a Texas student’s refusal to wear a chipless RFID tracking badge is “not grounded in her religious beliefs” and is a “secular choice rather than a religious concern,” U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio has denied The Rutherford Institute’s request for a preliminary injunction preventing school officials from expelling Andrea Hernandez until the case is decided.

According to the judge’s order, Hernandez, a sophomore in a science and engineering magnet school housed in John Jay High School, has until the end of the current semester to provide written notice to Northside Independent School District officials as to whether she will accept the school’s accommodation of wearing the Smart ID badge without a chip, which Andrea, a Christian, objects to on the grounds that it represents the “mark of the Beast.” The badges, part of the school’s “Student Locator Project,” include tiny Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) chips that produce a radio signal, enabling school officials to track students’ location on school property.

Read more… (https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/dismissing_religious_belief_concerns_federal_court _rules_in_favor_of_texas)

Reference links --

http://chipfreeschools.com/author/san-antonio-spychips

http://chipfreeschools.com/ - A wealth of updated current events regarding such matters. Particularly this one.

Natural Citizen

01-13-2013, 08:31 PM

A few months ago, Andrea Hernandez was expelled from her high school in San Antonio, Texas for refusing to carry an RFID student identification. Hernandez explained that the chipped ID was the “mark of the beast” and wouldn’t wear it due to religious beliefs and sued the school. Although the school removed the chip from the ID, a judge ruled against the student’s favor. Rutherford Institute President John Whitehead, the girl’s attorney, explains to RT’s Kristine Frazao.

Obviously people aren't going to hear about what is going on or even that this issue exists from the likes of mainstream corporate media, blogs and forums of the like but RT has picked it up and has followed it since it's inception.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzHO1b-5ORE

As I had mentioned in the other thread where discussion on it was fragmented by one of the mods, Here's the issue. The real one, mind you. This judge made the decision because he said he "didn't think she was premising her objection based upon her religion". He said " I think you are doing it for secular reasons". He was clear and specific in making that clear to the girl after she testified today.

So do you see what just happened there? That's a big deal. Judges cannot disregard the Constitution like that. They can't. At all. The only way they'll ever be able to place into the minds of citizens that they can is if the sheep fail to comprehend the relevance, accept the tyranny based upon a half baked source scribbling up a screed reflecting half the story and proceed to beg for the terms of controversy to be refiggered during discussion regarding the matter.

Make no mistake about it. This will be appealed all the way to the Supreme Court. No reason for this child to be segregated to separate lines and watched as if she's a common criminal or second class citizen because she stands up for her constitutional rights. We need more people like her and less ofthe self proclaimed folks who just claim to be freedom lovers just because it sounds cool or supports the meme of the week.

GunnyFreedom

01-14-2013, 05:52 PM

GunnyFreedom

01-14-2013, 05:55 PM

If it WASN'T genuinely religious, she'd have likely been OK with the un-chipped badge. Nevermind the stupidity of the rationale. Maybe your religion is the NAP. This is America and that's OK. THEY don't get to tell you WTF is an acceptable religious belief of not!!!

VoluntaryAmerican

01-14-2013, 06:17 PM

Department of Education needs to be booted from our schools.

Privatize it!

Natural Citizen

01-18-2013, 06:44 PM

Department of Education needs to be booted from our schools.

Privatize it!

Perhaps but irrelevant to that notion is that the larger motion here is white washed from scrutiny.

I'll repeat this again....The judge said...he didn't think she was premising her objection based upon her religion. He said " I think you are doing it for secular reasons".

Forget about your view on public school for now. That's not the more relevant problem. There is a much larger issue here. A much larger issue that when ignored will be the grounds for further malfeasance from judges in the future when Religion actually becomes more relevant to some issues and their outcome relevant to application. Unfortunately too many lack vision to see it. Or the want to look for it. This a big problem with short sightedness of generic libertarian types in my opinion. They just seem so short sighted to me on many, many things.

Natural Citizen

01-18-2013, 06:48 PM

When I read the court's opinion that the defendant's rationale that the RFID chip was the Mark of the Beast was irreligious and secular, I was frankly horrified. This has been one of the primary fears of the evangelical Christian Right for decades. This judge just dismissed 33% of American religious adherents out of hand as a work of fiction to render this decision. Nevermind that religion doesn't stem from popularity in the first place. This is one of the most blatant violations of the freedom of religion I have ever seen.

The thing is though that many who profess Religion don't seem to be paying attention to the issue in scope. They certainly will though when the time comes that they must but unfortunately, choosing to look the other way when the first hand is dealt is common with many attacks on constitutional perspectives.

This is why I started that dumb thread about the Religious community sleeping on the job. Whatever though.

In their defense though, it doesn't help that when such discussion comes up that it gets fragmented all over the place. Again, it goes back to short sighted visionaries and the terms of controversy. In this case, we don't like public education so we don't need to concern ourselves with the issue seems to trump perspective...or those issues that certainly and absolutely will and are evolving as such. I had asked the opinion of some folks in that particular sub forum about their views on this technology actually being this theoretical mark of the beast long before anyone here even had a clue that this girl was having problems with the school district and what little response that I got was that they didn't think that it was. But the important thing here is that because they didn't think that it was that there was nothing to concern themselves with relevant to the question ever officially coming up any place (In this instance, it's a very, very...very important court case that will determine future relevance of religious perspective to constitutional platforms) was irrelevant and didn't give it a second thought. Because they had all of the answers then there was no need to ask any more questions, ironically.

But now look what has become of it. It's not really about my question to them now, is it? Of course it never really was because it was obvious to those paying attention where it was headed. Religious community needs to become more involved in political processes in my opinion and digress from non meaningful chit chat.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBpCC8MnkCQ

There is some saving grace here in the form of discussion itself regarding the application and processes of the science itself that may prove more beneficial in protecting constitutionl rights here though as far as it pertains to this issue. To rely on the religious community to defend these principles doesn't seem to be a very practical path in my opinion. But they have a platform to do so...should they choose. Unlike the flipside of it where others do not. Well...at least not with this particular discussion board.

Natural Citizen

01-25-2013, 02:05 AM

Updates...

Andrea Hernandez Stands Firm, Asks School Officials to Respect Her Religious Objections to RFID Tracking Program, Let Her Use Old Badge & Stay in School

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — In a phone call delivered near the end of the day before a long holiday weekend, school officials at John Jay High School informed Andrea Hernandez that they would not be granting her request to stay at the magnet school. Effective today, Hernandez has been withdrawn from the school and will be expected to report to another area school on Tuesday.

In keeping with a court order to provide school officials with a written decision as to whether or not she will agree to wear an RFID tracking badge to school, Andrea Hernandez had asked school officials at John Jay High School to allow her to continue her “education uninterrupted” by permitting her to use her old ID badge which “does not signify participation in a program which I believe conflicts with my religious beliefs.” The new badges, part of John Jay High School’s “Student Locator Project,” include tiny chips that produce a radio signal, enabling school officials to track students’ location on school property.

Hernandez, who was threatened with expulsion for refusing to wear a chipless RFID tracking badge based on her sincere religious beliefs that it represents the “mark of the Beast,” had her request for a preliminary injunction denied by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Western District of Texas. In coming to Andrea’s defense, Rutherford Institute attorneys alleged that the school’s attempts to penalize, discriminate and retaliate against Andrea violate her rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

“It’s obvious that John Jay High School has no interest in putting their students first, which is a sad reflection on our educational system,” said John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute. “For our part, we hope that Andrea Hernandez will not be discouraged in her pursuit of justice. She’s a courageous young woman with strong principles, and we commend her for standing up for what she believes in. The case will definitely move forward now, and hopefully, we will eventually find justice in the courts.”
Read more… (https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/school_officials_reject_request_for_accommodation_ kick_andrea_hernandez_out)

School Officials Reject Request for Accommodation, Kick Andrea Hernandez Out of Magnet School Over Religious Objections to RFID Tracking Program

SAN ANTONIO, Texas —Complying with a court order to provide school officials with a written decision as to whether or not she will agree to wear an RFID tracking badge to school, Andrea Hernandez has asked school officials at John Jay High School to allow her to continue her “education uninterrupted” by permitting her to use her old ID badge which “does not signify participation in a program which I believe conflicts with my religious beliefs.” The new badges, part of John Jay High School’s “Student Locator Project,” include tiny chips that produce a radio signal, enabling school officials to track students’ location on school property.

Hernandez, who was threatened with expulsion for refusing to wear a chipless RFID tracking badge based on her sincere religious beliefs that it represents the “mark of the Beast,” had her request for a preliminary injunction denied by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Western District of Texas. In coming to Andrea’s defense, Rutherford Institute attorneys alleged that the school’s attempts to penalize, discriminate and retaliate against Andrea violate her rights under Texas’ Religious Freedom Act and the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

“John Jay High School has been given an opportunity to do the right thing and take the high road by letting this young woman stay in school and accommodating her religious beliefs by letting her use her old badge—which is what she’s been doing for weeks now with no negative consequences. In the process, the school can send a message to the community that they’re willing to put the students first, which would be a win-win for the school,” said John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute. “If they choose to kick Andrea out, they’ll give us no choice but to go back to court, which—win or lose—will still be a win for Andrea, because she won’t be forced to compromise her beliefs and she’ll learn a valuable, if painful, lesson about the price one must sometimes pay for freedom.”
Read more… (https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/andrea_hernandez_stands_firm_asks_school_officials _to_respect_her_religious)

Position Paper on the Use of RFID in Schools (http://chipfreeschools.com/position-paper-on-the-use-of-rfid-in-schools)

From Heather Fazio, Executive Director of Texans for Accountable Government (http://www.tagtexas.org/) (TAG), a trans-partisan PAC working to protect students from the mandatory use of RFID technology to track their location while on campus, among other local and state issues in Texas.

"As you may know, the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio has launched an RFID Student Locator Pilot Program (http://www.nisd.net/studentlocator/) which uses ACTIVE RFID technology to track students with a “Smart ID.” After being shut down by NISD’s Board of Trustees, Andrea Hernandez (student rebel who objects to the program on religious grounds) has taken her grievance to the courts. She is represented by a local family/constitutional lawyer, Jerri Ward (a personal friend of mine and an outstanding local activist) via The Rutherford Institute (https://www.rutherford.org/about/).

The case was removed to Federal Court (https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/federal_court_takes_rfid_case_under_advisement_wil l_rule_later_this_week_on) at the behest of NISD and unfortunately the judge ruled against Andrea (https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/dismissing_religious_belief_concerns_federal_court _rules_in_favor_of_texas) last week. She’s filed an appeal (https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/rutherford_institute_asks_fifth_circuit_for_injunc tion_prohibiting_school_o) with the 5th circuit asking for an injunction. We hope this injunction will be granted by January 22nd, the day she will have to decide whether to comply, compromising her sincere religious beliefs (which is NOT going to happen) or withdraw from the Science and Engineering Academy which she earned the right to attend.

Jerri and TRI are handling the judicial front of this battle, but now that the 2013 Texas Legislative Session has begun, it’s time to do work on the legislative front. Fortunately, Texas lawmakers are already on board, having introduced three bills to protect Texas students:"

HB 101 (Rep. Kolkhorst): (http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/pdf/HB00101I.pdf#navpanes=0) relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to
transmit information regarding public school students. (Weak bill, only restricts use.)

HB 102 (Rep. Kolkhorst): (http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/pdf/HB00102I.pdf#navpanes=0) relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to
transmit information regarding public school students. (Strong bill, prohibits use.)

SB 173 (Sen. Estes): (http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/pdf/SB00173I.pdf#navpanes=0) relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to
transmit information regarding public school students. (Strong bill, prohibits use.)

Anti Federalist

01-25-2013, 02:18 AM

Natural Citizen

01-25-2013, 02:43 AM

Even this tiny bit of mild mannered and ineffective push back will dry up and blow away, once the "unchipped" kid shoots up a school.

And because some folks hate, with a white hot passion, anything even remotely resembling faith, or a stand made for it, even those who should damn well know better, excuse this.

*sigh*

What I've noticed is that those in the Religious community who professs or appear to profess liberty, or a decent majority of them, seem to be of the impression that this is not the mark of this theoretical beast. That's OK, I guess, but like many in that particular community the common notion seems that once they have made an assumption on something relative to Religion itself then there is this misconception that no more questions are required. Nothing else to concern themselves with regarding the issue.

Of course, this stubborn reaction and self rightous logic is how the judge was able to say that the young lady's Religious belief's were, in the opinion of the court, secular and not Religious in any way.The Religious community should be on top of this like stink on you know what. But alas, many are content in their short sighted assessment of current events as far as they seem to comprehend them to be in scope and fail to remember the notion that truly entails freedom of Religion. As such, they lose their constitution at the hand of their own faith. Sometimes you really do need to be a little scientific and ask an extra question or two like this student did and continues to do.

I looked through the Religion thread and not one peep about this.

Good points though AF.

Natural Citizen

01-25-2013, 02:58 AM

Still going to try to get all of the students in this school unchipped though. Stay tuned...

Natural Citizen

02-25-2013, 09:40 PM

Just an update on this.

Happening now. Will update with a recap...

Community to break silence on student surveillance badges

Broad coalition to host Q&A on NISD tracking programSAN ANTONIO – The electronic monitoring of nearly 4,000 San Antonio students is a hot button issue which has left many local residents and parents concerned.

From the ACLU to the Tea Party, people are asking questions about the Northside Independent School District’s controversial method to electronically tag and track students’ daily movements — moment by moment — throughout the hallways, classrooms, restrooms, and locker rooms. What’s more concerning, these active RFID tracking devices can be used (and abused) off campus.

So far, the response from Northside ISD has been to expel students who refuse to be tracked and to silence any possible debate in public board meetings.

A community forum to discuss the new mandatory radio-frequency identification (RFID) badges (“Smart ID”) is set for 6:30pm on Monday, February 25th, at the Leon Valley Community Center located at 6421 Evers Road.

Members of the press are no doubt familiar with high-profile national headlines involving the administrative removal of John Jay High School Engineering Academy student Andrea Hernandez. Hernandez and her family recently resorted to legal action to defend her decision to not wear an RFID badge.

“This goes far beyond one student and her crusade to defend her personal privacy as well as her freedom of speech and of religion,” said Heather Fazio, Executive Director of Texans for Accountable Government. “John Jay High is one of two schools in the Northside ISD participating in the “Smart ID” pilot program, but board members are considering the idea of going district-wide. So if we want to prevent the tagging of our students like cattle, we must raise our voices now!”

Texans for Accountable Government (TAG) is teaming up with a wide variety of organizations and individuals to educate the community about RFID technology and to answer questions parents may have.

Scheduled presenters at the forum include:
*Dr. Katherine Albrecht (http://www.katherinealbrecht.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=66) — a Harvard graduate who has done extensive research on RFID
*Mike Wade — RFID manufacturer contracted with NISD
*Matt Simpson – Legislative Liaison for the Texas ACLU
*Salvatore A Apicelli (Sal) — Chair of the San Antonio Tea Party’s Education Committee
*Dr. Laura Pressley – Public Health advocate and RF (radio frequency) researcher
*Moderated by Joseph Fenity, former NBC News journalist.

The second half of the event will offer attendees and the media an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters.
In the interests of objectivity and a balanced discussion, all NISD board members have been invited to participate, in addition to the Principals of the schools which have implemented this pilot program, as well as the NISD superintendent, Dr. Brian Woods.

“Isn’t that what a pilot program is for?” said Heather Fazio, TAG’s Executive Director. “We hope everyone — whether in support of the badges or against them — will come and speak up at this forum, so that parents, students, teachers, and administrators have all the facts they need to reach a rational conclusion.”

MRK

02-25-2013, 10:53 PM

not a thing wrong with carrying an RFID ID card while on the school's Property. No rights violated & its not even the 'mark of the beast' as this idiot kid and his fundie parents believe.

Don't want the ID? Find another school or just drop out.

Actually, the kid would be better off long term without the school, this is probably true.

But is this a state where education is compulsory?

Natural Citizen

05-30-2013, 09:27 PM

Schools scanned students' irises without permission (http://rt.com/usa/school-scan-iris-students-023/)

Polks planned to install EyeSwipe-Nano units on 17 local school busses starting next year. The scandal comes just months after a high school student in Texas was suspended for refusing to wear an identification card to class.

Natural Citizen

08-21-2013, 11:30 PM

Andrea Hernandez is back in her school and the RFID program has been thrown out.

"Certainly the court case, the negative publicity, the increased human resources that were assigned to this particular initiative, the feedback from parents, students, and staff, all of that was taken into consideration,"

Embattled RFID Pilot Program Discontinued At Northside ISD (http://tpr.org/post/embattled-rfid-pilot-program-discontinued-northside-isd)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_eVwB4FgxI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgNE2Pg18jk

bolil

08-22-2013, 12:36 AM

Principals without principles. I wonder if they would be interested in buying that name from me, now that I own it.
I hope they will be fired.

TM

Natural Citizen

08-22-2013, 01:02 AM

Principals without principles. I wonder if they would be interested in buying that name from me, now that I own it.
I hope they will be fired.

TM

Still a long road ahead. The technology itself is a wonderful thing when applied in practical terms and it is here to stay. Cripes, we can pull energy itself out of thin air to power up rdevices now. Regarding principles? Well...the judge initially told the student that her religious objection was secular and threw it out. A judge said that. In a courtroom.

DamianTV

08-22-2013, 01:29 AM

We are supposed to practice Religious Tolerance in this county. Well we have Tolerance alright. Tolerance for just about everything. Tolerance for treating students like Cattle. Tolerance for Police Abuse. Tolerance for a completely corrupt and criminal Govt. And Tolerance for every single abuse that is gotten away with, in the guise of Religion.

Of course there are things we have Zero Tolerance for as well. Such as being LATE TO CLASS or REFUSING TO BE CHIPPED.

DamianTV

08-22-2013, 06:39 AM

So uh, how long do you think until no one will be allowed to get a JOB without an RFID implant? Politicians of course will be exempt...

Anti Federalist

08-22-2013, 06:45 AM

Good to see it thrown out.

That is the only answer.

Any "compromise" or "reform policy", while leaving this nonsense standing, is worthless.

Christian Liberty

08-22-2013, 08:49 AM

Its not the Mark of the Beast, based on the actual text of what Revelation says that that mark is, but it is nonetheless an invasion of privacy in every way imaginable.

When will these people stop?

Natural Citizen

08-22-2013, 03:26 PM

Further reading on the update from San Antonio...

Northside ISD drops student tracking program (http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/education/article/Northside-ISD-drops-student-tracking-program-4667169.php)

The project was approved only for use last school year at two campuses that had the low attendance rates: Jay High and Anson Jones Middle schools, totaling 4,200 students. Northside could have eventually expanded it to cover nearly 100,000 students at its 112 campuses.

The school district faced nearly instantaneous online criticism, and later in-person protests, from various civil liberties groups after announcing the proposal. Add to that a lawsuit from a student who refused to wear the badge for religious reasons, two lawmakers that unsuccessfully tried to get it banned in Texas schools,....

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/22/60/73/4919023/0/622x350.jpg

DamianTV

08-22-2013, 04:16 PM

Further reading on the update from San Antonio...

Northside ISD drops student tracking program (http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/education/article/Northside-ISD-drops-student-tracking-program-4667169.php)

http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/22/60/73/4919023/0/622x350.jpg

Its very sad that a Pro Privacy Bill is shot down. Sad, but not suprising.

GunnyFreedom

08-22-2013, 05:35 PM

Its not the Mark of the Beast, based on the actual text of what Revelation says that that mark is, but it is nonetheless an invasion of privacy in every way imaginable.

When will these people stop?

Of course it isn't. Nevertheless she and her family have a right to believe whatever religious doctrine they prefer, the judge had no right to dictate their religion (or any lack thereof) to them.

DamianTV

08-22-2013, 06:04 PM

Of course it isn't. Nevertheless she and her family have a right to believe whatever religious doctrine they prefer, the judge had no right to dictate their religion (or any lack thereof) to them.

Privacy I dont think should need to wear the label of Religious Belief either. However, even non religious beliefs should be protected from Govt Abuse.

GunnyFreedom

08-22-2013, 06:10 PM

Privacy I dont think should need to wear the label of Religious Belief either. However, even non religious beliefs should be protected from Govt Abuse.

I couldn't possibly agree more.

pcosmar

08-22-2013, 06:23 PM

Its not the Mark of the Beast, based on the actual text of what Revelation says that that mark is, but it is nonetheless an invasion of privacy in every way imaginable.
No, but it is the lead up to. The conditioning. The incrementation.

When will these people stop?
They won't.

http://secureidnews.com/news-item/somarks-rfid-based-animal-id-system-closer-to-completion/

SOMARK’s system includes a disposable ink cartridge, a multi-needle applicator, and a handheld reader. This technology combines features of several common technologies, including human tattoos (ink-based and inexpensive), chipless RFID (machine-readable and no-line-of-sight), biometrics (unique to the individual) and hot-iron brands (permanent and tamper-proof).

DamianTV

08-22-2013, 07:21 PM

No, but it is the lead up to. The conditioning. The incrementation.

They won't.

http://secureidnews.com/news-item/somarks-rfid-based-animal-id-system-closer-to-completion/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM1P7GMnd38&feature=player_detailpage

Natural Citizen

08-26-2013, 11:33 PM

Andrea Hernandez, now a 16-year-old high school junior, will drop her federal lawsuit against Northside, district spokesman Pascual Gonzalez said.

Student to drop lawsuit over Northside ISD tracking program (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-to-drop-lawsuit-over-Northside-ISD-4749544.php)

History...

Student to drop lawsuit over Northside ISD tracking program (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-to-drop-lawsuit-over-Northside-ISD-4749544.php)

Since district canceled pilot program to check attendance with RFID badges, she can return to magnet school more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-to-drop-lawsuit-over-Northside-ISD-4749544.php)

2 months ago

Student says RFID tags made her sick (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/education/2013/03/student-says-rfid-tags-made-her-sick/)

A student who sued the Northside Independent School District last year after refusing wear a school identification badge containing an electronic tracking chip told legislators Tuesday that she became sick because of radiation from the tags in... more » (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/education/2013/03/student-says-rfid-tags-made-her-sick/)

lkastner5 months ago

Fidel Urrabazo (http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000163397704)

URRABAZOFidel Urrabazo beloved husband, father, and grandpa passed away February 27, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee Urrabazo, his daughter, Janet Hernandez and sons Roland Pacheco, Ruben Chino Urrabazo and Fidel Albert Urrabazo... more » (http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000163397704)

5 months ago

Legislators push ban on student tracking system (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Legislators-push-ban-on-student-tracking-system-4215486.php)

Two state lawmakers have filed three bills that would ban the use of radio frequency identification technology in public schools, a safety and efficiency vs. privacy issue that drew national attention after San Antonio's largest school district... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Legislators-push-ban-on-student-tracking-system-4215486.php)

7 months ago

End meritless suit on school ID badge (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/End-meritless-suit-on-school-ID-badge-4206156.php)

Andrea Hernandez, a 15-year-old student at Jay High School's magnet school for science and engineering, objected to wearing a student ID badge that contained a tracking chip for the school's radio frequency tracking system. The district... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/End-meritless-suit-on-school-ID-badge-4206156.php)

7 months ago

Appeals panel rejects student's request on RFID badge (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Appeals-panel-rejects-student-s-request-on-RFID-4200286.php)

A federal appeals court decision today means a student who refuses to wear a student ID badge in protest of Northside Independent School District's radio frequency tracking system will either have to comply or be transferred from her John Jay... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Appeals-panel-rejects-student-s-request-on-RFID-4200286.php)

7 months ago

Student fighting student ID rule appeals to higher court (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-fighting-student-ID-rule-appeals-to-4183683.php)

Attorneys for the Rutherford Institute on Thursday filed an appeal to the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on behalf of a John Jay High school student who refuses to wear a student ID badge to protest Northside Independent... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-fighting-student-ID-rule-appeals-to-4183683.php)

7 months ago

Lawsuit against Northside ISD tracking system rejected (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Lawsuit-against-Northside-ISD-tracking-system-4176148.php)

A federal judge Tuesday ruled that Northside Independent School District can transfer a student from her magnet school for refusing to wear her student ID badge to protest a new electronic tracking system. Andrea refused, saying it violated her... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Lawsuit-against-Northside-ISD-tracking-system-4176148.php)

By Francisco Vara-Orta7 months ago

Schools need to keep tabs on students (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Schools-need-to-keep-tabs-on-students-4146968.php)

Texas school districts need the right to identify and track their students during regular school hours. more

8 months ago

Federal court hears I.D. case (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Federal-court-hears-I-D-case-4124059.php)

Federal court hears I.D. case Because she has a religious objection to Northside Independent School District's new student tracking system, Andrea Hernandez and her father testified in federal court Monday, she should not be transferred to... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Federal-court-hears-I-D-case-4124059.php)

8 months ago

Student fighting removal from Jay can stay two more weeks (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-fighting-removal-from-Jay-can-stay-two-4088332.php)

A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order that prevents Northside Independent School District from transferring a Jay High School student who is challenging the district's new tracking system. The student, Andrea Hernandez, attends... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-fighting-removal-from-Jay-can-stay-two-4088332.php)

8 months ago

NISD wants ID case moved to federal court (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/NISD-wants-ID-case-moved-to-federal-court-4074105.php)

A student who won't wear her school's new ID card to protest the tracking chip in it will have to wait longer to find out if Northside Independent School District can transfer her to a different campus. more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/NISD-wants-ID-case-moved-to-federal-court-4074105.php)

9 months ago

Your Turn â€” Nov. 29, 2012 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Your-Turn-Nov-29-2012-4074807.php)

[...] this left no option for students with legitimate religious objections to the IDs, such as Ms. Hernandez, to opt out. Students are already allowed to become exempt for vaccines for religious reasons, why should these IDs be any different? ... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Your-Turn-Nov-29-2012-4074807.php)

9 months ago

Student who won't wear tracking chip reassigned (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-who-won-t-wear-tracking-chip-reassigned-4055127.php)

A letter from the district informing Andrea Hernandez that it was dropping her from the magnet school she attends at Jay and reassigning her to Taft High School was posted on Infowars.com, a website operated by Alex Jones, an Austin-based radio... more » (http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Student-who-won-t-wear-tracking-chip-reassigned-4055127.php)