Next Week is "National Character Counts Week", Will our policymakers become inspired? Nope

Aren't we so lucky. As our policymakers derail the extension of S CHIP, they've also decided...next week...it's all about the children. Basically what they've said is, "we won't support you with healthcare, but our rhetoric might help...just don't get sick" Congressional Bill, S. RES. 351

Resolved, That the Senate--

(1) designates the week beginning October 21, 2007, as

        "National Character Counts Week"; and

(2) calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups--

(A) to embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship; and

(B) to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 18, 2007, 110th CONGRESS

Mr. Domenici (for himself, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Biden, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Pryor, and Ms. Stabenow) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to....

Designating the week beginning October 21, 2007, as "National Character Counts Week".

the well-being of the United States requires that the young people of the United States become an involved, caring citizenry with good character;

the character education of children has become more urgent as violence by and against youth increasingly threatens the physical and psychological well-being of the people of the United States;

more than ever, children need strong and constructive guidance from their families and their communities, including schools, youth organizations, religious institutions, and civic groups;

the character of a nation is only as strong as the character of its individual citizens;

the public good is advanced when young people are taught the importance of good character and the positive effects that good character can have in personal relationships, in school, and in the workplace;

scholars and educators agree that people do not automatically develop good character and that, therefore, conscientious efforts must be made by institutions and individuals that influence youth to help young people develop the essential traits and characteristics that comprise good character;

although character development is, first and foremost, an obligation of families, the efforts of faith communities, schools, and youth, civic, and human service organizations also play an important role in fostering and promoting good character;

Congress encourages students, teachers, parents, youth, and community leaders to recognize the importance of character education in preparing young people to play a role in determining the future of the United States;

effective character education is based on core ethical values, which form the foundation of democratic society;

examples of character are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, and honesty;

elements of character transcend cultural, religious, and socioeconomic differences;

the character and conduct of our youth reflect the character and conduct of society, and, therefore, every adult has the responsibility to teach and model ethical values and every social institution has the responsibility to promote the development of good character;

Congress encourages individuals and organizations, especially those who have an interest in the education and training of the young people of the United States, to adopt the elements of character as intrinsic to the well-being of individuals, communities, and society;

many schools in the United States recognize the need, and have taken steps, to integrate the values of their communities into their teaching activities; and

the establishment of National Character Counts Week, during which individuals, families, schools, youth organizations, religious institutions, civic groups, and other organizations focus on character education, is of great benefit to the United States: Now, therefore, be it Congressional Bills, S.RES 351

Sure...it's all the youth in America's fault that the nation as progressed into such disrepair. Think about it Senators..they have NO ROLE MODELS...YOU'RE ALL CORRUPT. Why didn't we have a "National Character Counts Week" when Bush and our 'aging' representatives were in school?

Same Players. Different Scandal.