US Teacher Is Suspended For Letting Pupils Read


	US Teacher Is Suspended For Letting Pupils Read

papananook

7-3-2008 4:40 PM

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papananook says:

When do they start the burning?

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7-3-2008 7:07 PM

tidbit2

the books or people?

7-3-2008 8:54 PM

Jela777

Maybe the kids should stick to Fahrenheit 451. Or perhaps they could watch V for Vendetta. No cursing there. Oh wait...then the kiddies might realize the school board is trying to indoctrinate them.

7-3-2008 10:27 PM

ratilfar

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
Aristotle

7-4-2008 10:02 AM

papananook

Pink Floyd's the Wall might be instructive. And yes, "V"

7-4-2008 10:26 AM

dmegivern

Thanks ratilar, I was not aware of this Aristotle quote and it fits my life experience perfectly.

7-4-2008 11:03 AM

ratilfar

I just stumbled on the site and found this quote useful.

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