Idaho Republican votes against using federal funds for early education, says it makes it 'easier...

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Idaho Republican votes against using federal funds for early education, says it makes it 'easier for mothers to come out of the home'

Rep. Shepherd thinks this chance to help kids get ready for kindergarten would do damage to the family unit.

Author: Brian Holmes
Published: 5:46 PM MST March 2, 2021
Updated: 5:46 PM MST March 2, 2021

BOISE, Idaho — March is Women's History Month and on Tuesday, one Idaho state representative voted against accepting federal grants to help kids get ready for kindergarten because it "makes it easier or more convenient for mothers to come out of the home."

Rep. Charlie Shepherd (R-Pollock) testified against House Bill 226, which would allow the State Board of Education to use nearly $6 million in federal grants to increase early childhood education in the Gem State by making it more available and accessible. But for the first-term Republican, he made it clear where he stands on bills such as this.

"I don't think anybody does a better job than mothers in the home, and any bill that makes it easier or more convenient for mothers to come out of the home and let others raise their child, I don't think that's a good direction for us to be going," he said.

The bill failed on a 29-41 vote, but it is expected to be reconsidered.

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1. There's no fixing that degree of stupid.

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2. Probably

Because he was home schooled by his mother.

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4. Worse ...

... by his dad.

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5. Your photo is Correct

Both his parents were probably in locked step on his 18th Century Education and upbringing.

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8. What are you saying with this photo?

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9. What are you reading into it? We're cracking wise about a Republican lawmaker who ...

... thinks a good education is deleterious to a good family life. We in a jocular manner are speculating on two things: his possibly being homeschooled. And the quality of his home schoolers.

Disclaimer: Not all homeschooled are poorly educated. Not all publically educated are contributing members of society.

Better?

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10. But why did it need a photo?

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12. You're right ...

... it needed lotsa pictures:





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3. Someone should tell that knuckle dragger

That it’s 2021 now and wimmins are allowed to leave the house now and they can even vote!

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6. Rep. Charlie Shepherd (R-Dumbass) - Next they'll start wear'in shoes & come out of the kitchen!

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7. and HE WORKS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Fucking idiot. And named one kid 'Chevelle.'

Raised in Garden Valley, Idaho; graduate of Salmon River High School, Riggins, Idaho; maintenance supervisor at Salmon River Joint School District; spent 10 years logging in Idaho, Utah, Oregon, and Washington; worked 15 years for family-owned sawmill and log home business; coached high school football, basketball, and track at Salmon River High School for 18 years; current member of the District III Basketball Officials Association; spouse: Susan, 26 years; four children: Charlie, Jimmy, Johnny, and Chevelle.

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11. It sounds like Rep. Shepherd supports a big increase in the minimum wage

If all workers made $30-$40 an hour, more women could stay home and take care of the babbies. Does Rep. Shepherd support that? Or does he just hate children and want them to be unsocialized and poorly educated?