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H.R.5628 Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Oct 13, 2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

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  • 26% of users oppose H.R.5628

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    26% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, oppose H.R.5628.
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    • On July 05, 2010, by oakgall - Scientific evidence shows that corporal punishment is associated with lower IQ and has NO behavior benefit. Why would anyone aware of this research continue to support this violence against children? Thanks to Representative McCarthy for this legislation.

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      As noted by oakgall, a user on OpenCongress.org, on July 05, 2010, "Scientific evidence shows that corporal punishment is associated with lower IQ and has NO behavior benefit. Why would anyone aware of this research continue to support this violence against children? Thanks to Representative McCarthy for this legislation."
    • On August 26, 2010, by ianiam - Why not let the parents choose?

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      As noted by ianiam, a user on OpenCongress.org, on August 26, 2010, "Why not let the parents choose? "
    • On August 04, 2010, by Sean21 - Obviously, I do not support corporal punishment if that is what people call it. I call it "corporal abuse" because that's what it is. This is exactly the same as an adult beating up a helpless child or molesting them. When a child is molested they are hurt physically, mentally, and emotionally. The child can have sexual dysfunctions as well and can be scared of other people. Well, paddling, spanking, or whipping a child can bring the same results as child molestation. This practice in schools is wrong and it should be against the law! I was paddled in school as a child and it did not do any good. The best thing you could do is make a child do something constructive like make them write a paper or give them extra work, or make them pick up trash on school grounds. Or make them clean bathrooms and mop the floors. Yes, when a child does something wrong they need to pay for their wrongful doing, but beating them will not do a world of good... This bill is a great piece of legislation!!

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      As noted by Sean21, a user on OpenCongress.org, on August 04, 2010, "Obviously, I do not support corporal punishment if that is what people call it. I call it "corporal abuse" because that's what it is. This is exactly the same as an adult beating up a helpless child or molesting them. When a child is molested they are hurt physically, mentally, and emotionally. The child can have sexual dysfunctions as well and can be scared of other people. Well, paddling, spanking, or whipping a child can bring the same results as child molestation. This practice in schools is wrong and it should be against the law! I was paddled in school as a child and it did not do any good. The best thing you could do is make a child do something constructive like make them write a paper or give them extra work, or make them pick up trash on school grounds. Or make them clean bathrooms and mop the floors. Yes, when a child does something wrong they need to pay for their wrongful doing, but beating them will not do a world of good... This bill is a great piece of legislation!!"

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • FIGHT THE PADDLE! Texas State Capitol Rally, Dec 3 2010 - December 31, 2010 by US Travel Zone - ... Black Students Bear Brunt of Corporal Punishment in Schools: www.thegrio.com “Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act,” HR 5628, a bill intended for the safety needs of school children throughout the US and its territories, ...

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      As noted by US Travel Zone on December 31, 2010, "... Black Students Bear Brunt of Corporal Punishment in Schools: www.thegrio.com “Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act,” HR 5628, a bill intended for the safety needs of school children throughout the US and its territories, ..." (http://ustravelzone.info/?p=11623)
    • Peter Zucker: Michelle Rhee and Masking Tape. Where is the Outrage? - December 28, 2010 by The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - DEMAND U.S. CONGRESS ENACT H.R. 5628 "Ending Physical/Corporal Punishment of Children in U.S. Schools Act"! Julie_Ann_Worley: Video of MS, Murrah/High School Basketball Coach whipping players aired ...

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      As noted by The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed on December 28, 2010, "DEMAND U.S. CONGRESS ENACT H.R. 5628 "Ending Physical/Corporal Punishment of Children in U.S. Schools Act"! Julie_Ann_Worley: Video of MS, Murrah/High School Basketball Coach whipping players aired ..." (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-zucker/michelle-rhee-and-masking_b_801339.html)
    • Stop School Paddling Now!: Paddled Students National Anthem by ... - December 19, 2010 by Stop School Paddling Now! - US Citizens in need of HR 5628 for protection from sanctioned US school beatings are, primarily, black and brown American school children (see statistics*). When introduced, both the 13th amendment and HR 5628 were unnecessary for the ...

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      As noted by Stop School Paddling Now! on December 19, 2010, "US Citizens in need of HR 5628 for protection from sanctioned US school beatings are, primarily, black and brown American school children (see statistics*). When introduced, both the 13th amendment and HR 5628 were unnecessary for the ..." (http://stopschoolpaddling.blogspot.com/2010/12/paddled-students-national-anthem-by.html)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • - October 20, 2010 by SheKnows.com - Please urge your US Congress Rep. to Co-Sponsor/Support HR 5628 "Ending Physical/Corporal Punishment in Schools Act" By Mel Oct 21, 2010 This is a very ...

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      As noted by SheKnows.com on October 20, 2010, " Please urge your US Congress Rep. to Co-Sponsor/Support HR 5628 "Ending Physical/Corporal Punishment in Schools Act" By Mel Oct 21, 2010 This is a very ... " (http://www.sheknows.com/articles/819511/Tyler-Perry-on-Oprah-I-was-severely-abused)
    • - October 11, 2010 by CBS News - Please urge your US Congress Rep. to Co-Sponsor/Support HR 5628 "Ending Physical/Corporal Punishment in Schools Act" Until Congress forces states to stop ...

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      As noted by CBS News on October 11, 2010, " Please urge your US Congress Rep. to Co-Sponsor/Support HR 5628 "Ending Physical/Corporal Punishment in Schools Act" Until Congress forces states to stop ... " (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/10/12/earlyshow/main6950351.shtml)
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