Well, tonight was interesting. It seems that the superintendent was concerned that there might be a video mob of some sort at the board meeting tonight. I wonder why he would be concerned about that?
There were no less that six district security personnel at the board meeting tonight. And even more disconcerting than that, there were at leas [...]
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Intimidating the Public
Well, tonight was interesting. It seems that the superintendent was concerned that there might be a video mob of some sort at the board meeting tonight. I wonder why he would be concerned about that?
There were no less that six district security personnel at the board meeting tonight. And even more disconcerting than that, there were at leas [...]
Saying Thank You and Going On Our Way
Some 2,500 years ago, Socrates stumbled upon a truth that hasn’t changed since: those in power don’t like to be questioned. They prefer a populace that is compliant, polite, and disinterested.
It makes life much easier for them.
This is a truism that remains even today.
Another might be that there are only two reasons why someone [...]
You Made People Uncomfortable
Standing silently, making eye contact, and making people feel uncomfortable are now considered threats at Huntsville City Schools Board of Education meetings.
Honestly, I really don’t know why any of you believe what I post here about the school board. Most of the time, if I didn’t see it for myself, I wouldn’t believe it e [...]
Irritating Unanswered Questions
I like to tell my students that my primary job as a philosophy, religion and English teacher is to irritate them. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it.
I get to irritate them by making think about things that they would rather not think about. I get to ask questions, and questions are irritating, aren’t they? They [...]
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