School Principal Fired For Suggesting Students Speak English Recently, it has become increasingly clear that there is a double standard when it comes to the issue of race, especially when it comes to the liberal media. For instance, Michelle Obama has no problem claiming that any negative feelings about President Obama is racially based. Sport casters refuse to use the name of the Washington Redskins. And Gary Oldman and Paula Deen are basically ostracized for speaking their own minds. And it isnt just happening in the public eye. Last winter, Principal Amy Lacey of Hempstead Middle School was placde on paid administrative leave by the school board after suggesting that students speak English in the classroom. According to the report of the incident, the Texas Education Code describes English fluency as a prerequisite for effective participation in the states education program. Principal Lacey did not ban Spanish or mandate English, she merely suggested speaking English in the classroom in order to prepare the students for standardized testing. Still, her actions were deemed an affront to Hispanic culture. And her contract was not renewed. What do you think? Does America need to be held to the same standards when it comes it race? 