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Cherokee Commissioners, Private School Teachers and Legos

By: Brad Nix, Managing+Broker
Posted: March 8th, 2007
Category: Woodstock Real Estate



What do Cherokee County Commissioners, Private School Teachers and Legos have in common? Could it be Socialism?

I found this story about a teacher in Seattle to be very interesting and then I thought maybe it relates to Cherokee County somehow. Read through and let me know what you think?

A Seattle public school class, taught by Ann Pelo, was building an elaborate LEGO town when it was suddenly (yet accidentally) destroyed. The teachers in the class decided this was somehow a perfect opportunity to expand on the concept that private property ownership is evil. One teacher said that they felt that the children were building a city that “mirrored that of a class-based, capitalist society — a society that we teachers believe to be unjust and oppressive.” As such, the classroom became LEGO free as the teachers banned the activity until a “social and political understanding of ownership and economic equity… from a perspective of social justice” was agreed upon by the classmates.

LEGO’s were eventually returned to the class once the children agreed to the teachers socialistic principals.

  • All structures are public structures
  • All structures will be standard sizes
  • A house is good because it is a community house.
  • It’s important to have the same amount of power as other people over your building.

Thanks to Right On for pointing out this blatant socialism, but how does that relate to the Cherokee Commissioners?

The Board of Commissioners for Cherokee County is currently trying to control real estate structures and future land use by imposing a more restrictive and less flexible Future Land Use Plan. The BOC had formed a Citizens Round Table (CRT) to involve the community, but recently replaced the majority of those members with more like-minded slow-growthers, because they did not like the CRT’s suggestions. They do these things for the "betterment of everyone", yet select only a few representatives from a very specific minded organization (Cherokee Coalition for Responsible Growth).

The CCRG has been anti-growth in Cherokee County for years and it’s leaders, Mary Catarineau Ware and Debra Haynes, have recently resigned to take positions on the Cherokee County Planning Commission. These appointments were recommended by Harry Johnston and Jim Hubbard, Commission Posts 1 and 2. A small element controlling many property owners rights is very scary. Not too mention that reading Mary Catarineu Ware’s blog I found comments of her interest in socialism. Such as this quote…

"So do not begrudge the changes to come, all deserve their fair share of America’s wealth. For tax laws need to be changed and adjustments made, not just for the few but the millions. For too many have paid more than their fair share and it’s time now for redistribution. And experts will step forward, with expertise, wisdom and heart, to help level the playing field for people worldwide. For inequities abound not only in the U.S., but other nations who have copied us. "

You can read her thoughts at www.mydiarywithgod.com. Scary.

I remember going to a BOC Meeting almost two years ago when Mr. Johnston rejected a new development based on the density being too high for his liking. When questioned about how people are suppose to afford 2+ acres with a house on it in Hickory Flat that may cost $400,000+? I’ll never forget Mr. Johnston responding…then they don’t need to live in Hickory Flat. This elitism is now shifting to social elitism by placing restrictions on private property that has yet to be developed so that those currently living in Cherokee County can enjoy things more equally. Preventing future growth prevents old farmers from retiring. It also prevents private property rights. Here’s another scary quote…

"The theory of the Communists may be summed up in the single sentence: Abolition of private property." Karl Marx

I’ll stop drawing the comparisons here and leave with this funny clip:

Let me know if you see any similarities.

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