Comments on: Streetfilms: The Anti-Idling Rap http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/20/streetfilms-the-anti-idling-rap/ Covering Los Angeles's livable streets movement Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: DJB http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/20/streetfilms-the-anti-idling-rap/comment-page-1/#comment-14601 DJB Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:45:58 +0000 http://la.streetsblog.org/?p=4051#comment-14601 Damien, Thanks for your response. I'm a big fan. If I criticize, it's only because I think it's important for things like this to be better able to withstand real critics. Damien,

Thanks for your response. I’m a big fan. If I criticize, it’s only because I think it’s important for things like this to be better able to withstand real critics.

]]> By: Spokker http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/20/streetfilms-the-anti-idling-rap/comment-page-1/#comment-14571 Spokker Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:18:07 +0000 http://la.streetsblog.org/?p=4051#comment-14571 We had to put up with D.A.R.E. throughout school. I think the kids can put up with this too. We had to put up with D.A.R.E. throughout school. I think the kids can put up with this too.

]]> By: Damien Newton http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/20/streetfilms-the-anti-idling-rap/comment-page-1/#comment-14461 Damien Newton Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:31:11 +0000 http://la.streetsblog.org/?p=4051#comment-14461 This is an interesting and funny video. As much as I agree with the agenda of finding alternatives to driving, I have to wonder: is this propaganda? Are these students being given a taste of the full breadth of thought around transportation issues? This strikes me as the kind of thing conservatives love to point to as an example of liberal bias in public education, or as they would probably say: "public indoctrination". We aren't afraid of counter-arguments are we? I think school, and blogging, are much more interesting when ideas clash. ----------------------------------------------- DJB, As it so happens, I had a chance to Kim and Rebecca from "Livable Streets Education" yesterday afternoon when I was sitting in the office next to there's and heard them discussing your comment. First, let me say that Rebecca and Kim were in that school for over four hours and while the video captures the most entertaining moments, it doesn't (and can't) do justice to the depth of the work that they do. Second, LSE is offered as a free service to schools in some of the most cash-strapped districts in NYC. The curriculum that LSE brings is science-backed and they talk about a lot more than just idling. It just happens to be a big issue at the moment so that's what the video focuses on. Lastly, of course there's a bias of some sort...there is anytime a non-profit presents at a school. Given the pro-car messages that are everywhere in popular culture, one day of counter-programming isn't going to hurt anyone. This is an interesting and funny video. As much as I agree with the agenda of finding alternatives to driving, I have to wonder: is this propaganda? Are these students being given a taste of the full breadth of thought around transportation issues?

This strikes me as the kind of thing conservatives love to point to as an example of liberal bias in public education, or as they would probably say: “public indoctrination”.

We aren’t afraid of counter-arguments are we? I think school, and blogging, are much more interesting when ideas clash.
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DJB,

As it so happens, I had a chance to Kim and Rebecca from “Livable Streets Education” yesterday afternoon when I was sitting in the office next to there’s and heard them discussing your comment.

First, let me say that Rebecca and Kim were in that school for over four hours and while the video captures the most entertaining moments, it doesn’t (and can’t) do justice to the depth of the work that they do.

Second, LSE is offered as a free service to schools in some of the most cash-strapped districts in NYC. The curriculum that LSE brings is science-backed and they talk about a lot more than just idling. It just happens to be a big issue at the moment so that’s what the video focuses on.

Lastly, of course there’s a bias of some sort…there is anytime a non-profit presents at a school. Given the pro-car messages that are everywhere in popular culture, one day of counter-programming isn’t going to hurt anyone.

]]> By: justme http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/20/streetfilms-the-anti-idling-rap/comment-page-1/#comment-14111 justme Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:15:01 +0000 http://la.streetsblog.org/?p=4051#comment-14111 This street education program you have there overseas is pretty exciting and looks wonderful. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Hungary! This street education program you have there overseas is pretty exciting and looks wonderful. Keep up the good work!
Greetings from Hungary!

]]> By: Rosemary http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/20/streetfilms-the-anti-idling-rap/comment-page-1/#comment-14081 Rosemary Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:47:26 +0000 http://la.streetsblog.org/?p=4051#comment-14081 This is so inspiring. The highlight of my day so far! Thanks for sharing. This is so inspiring. The highlight of my day so far! Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Spokker http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/20/streetfilms-the-anti-idling-rap/comment-page-1/#comment-13781 Spokker Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:52:21 +0000 http://la.streetsblog.org/?p=4051#comment-13781 During a major power outage one year my dad used his truck as a generator. During a major power outage one year my dad used his truck as a generator.

]]> By: DJB http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/20/streetfilms-the-anti-idling-rap/comment-page-1/#comment-13751 DJB Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:23:53 +0000 http://la.streetsblog.org/?p=4051#comment-13751 This is an interesting and funny video. As much as I agree with the agenda of finding alternatives to driving, I have to wonder: is this propaganda? Are these students being given a taste of the full breadth of thought around transportation issues? This strikes me as the kind of thing conservatives love to point to as an example of liberal bias in public education, or as they would probably say: "public indoctrination". We aren't afraid of counter-arguments are we? I think school, and blogging, are much more interesting when ideas clash. This is an interesting and funny video. As much as I agree with the agenda of finding alternatives to driving, I have to wonder: is this propaganda? Are these students being given a taste of the full breadth of thought around transportation issues?

This strikes me as the kind of thing conservatives love to point to as an example of liberal bias in public education, or as they would probably say: “public indoctrination”.

We aren’t afraid of counter-arguments are we? I think school, and blogging, are much more interesting when ideas clash.

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