I disagree. Steyn does get it right; regardless of who produced the video or the lesson plans, it’s all about the principle. It’s about not pledging servitude to a president. it’s about not bringing politics into grammar school classrooms, it’s about not sending any kind of political message to students whether it’s being green, flushing or not flushing toilets, or whatever.

Grammar school is about learning the basics. If the prez wants to appear in a video JUST to encourage kids to do their best, then fine, I have no problem with that. But not accompanied by this stupid video.