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Whatdoesitmatter? March 27, 2013 at 11:30 pm
Why does it matter what a completely frivolous thing to complain and whine about. Some many other…Read More more pressing matters you could devote your energy to that would actually matter.
Lucky Barrow March 12, 2013 at 11:36 am
Annette,
I would never give someone that I "Cared Deeply" for methadone. And I for SURE…Read More would never give them methadone AND xzanex to mix together. As an educator and a grown woman- Emily should have known better than to help this young girl acquire this deadly combination. I do believe this poor girl probably needed help- but it was not the help that Emily provided.
Pat Willard March 14, 2013 at 01:13 am
Pat Willard
9:11 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The last I heard, in this country a person is…Read More innocent until PROVEN GUILTY BY A JURY OF HIS/HER PEERS. In my opinion, an INTELLIGENT person following the media's reporting of this case will have heard and read all the untrue and contradictory facts being reported (for instance, that Ms. Smith was fired and then that she resigned) and will have decided to withhold opinions until the case has reached its conclusion in a court of law. Ms. Thompson, I ask you, punished for what? It hasn't been proved that Emily has done ANYTHING wrong. So if you ever find yourself accused of a crime, I personally promise not to condemn you until I know all the facts--not that it should matter to you, just wanted you to know.
Kelli Flanigan March 17, 2013 at 03:24 pm
I know the 18 year old as well as that teacher! being that said I know that 18 year old would be…Read More sick over the allegations brought upon Ms. Smith. Granted you don't know what the situation was. That comment about the teen was totally harmless compared to all the comments that have been made about that teens best friend.
Deanna Allen (Editor) February 7, 2013 at 05:51 pm
The information says block scheduling will continue.
Deanna Allen (Editor) February 7, 2013 at 06:05 pm
You can contact the school system. Here's the number: 770-867-4527.
Ken Rucker March 15, 2013 at 04:02 pm
To Ethel,
I guess you feel it's better to introduce a straw man argument than to deal with the issue…Read More presented?
EthelToffelmayer March 15, 2013 at 04:14 pm
No Ken - I just think it's funny how an organization that prides itself on anti-gay bigotry whines…Read More that they're experiencing discrimination.
When Mr. Cortman's group actively encourages bigotry, they're going to get some push back. And as they're actively encouraging bigotry, my sympathy is limited...
Jac Viers December 23, 2012 at 09:19 pm
Did Adam Lanza's mother (Nancy) violate Connecticut gun laws?
CONNECTICUT STATE STATUES:
CHAPTER…Read More 529 * DIVISION OF STATE POLICE
Sec. 29-37i. (Formerly Sec. 29-37c). Responsibilities re storage of loaded firearms with respect to minors. No person shall store or keep any loaded firearm on any premises under his control if he knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor unless such person (1) keeps the firearm in a securely locked box or other container or in a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure or (2) carries the firearm on his person or within such close proximity thereto that he can readily retrieve and use it as if he carried it on his person. For the purposes of this section, "minor" means any person under the age of sixteen years.
Jac Viers December 23, 2012 at 09:19 pm
Adam Lanza was the only one living with his mother (Nancy), she didn't feel compel to LOCK and…Read More SECURE her weapons (the public does not know if in fact her weapons were locked and secured, as the CT State Police spokesperson has not said to the contrary they were), maybe because Adam was 20 years of age (considered an adult) and not a "minor".
Apparently, she didn't violate state law. But not LOCKING and SECURING her weapons... cost her, her life and the lives of all those little children and adults.
Perhaps, the term "minor" needs some tweaking from Connecticut's state legislators were it means any person under the age of 25 years. And, the law should add... No person shall store or keep any loaded firearm on any premises under his control if he knows or reasonably should know that a minor or psychologically ill person (on medicine for such illness) is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian.
a worker December 23, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Here's an idea..... Maybe if this little punk got his back side tanned a little nore often and a few…Read More less "time outs" this would never have happened. Who is the moron that came up with the time out idea? Dr Phil? Many (but not all) of you parents are missing the boat when it comes to keeping your kids in check. Many of you demand that GOD be kept out of schools....BIG MISTAKE...BIG...BIG...BIG MISTAKE. When you keep GOD out someone else will be happy to take GOD'S place. You are seeing proof of that each and every week. For those of you that believe that armed personel in schools is a bad idea think about this.... If you ever planned on doing somethig as stupid as this where would you go? To a school that has armed personel or one with no armed personel
ana maria December 18, 2012 at 03:49 am
My suggestions about the security of schools is to grill all the windows and at the main entrance to…Read More have a guard checking ID everyone who wants to come inside of school and a metal detector for every kind of weapons. I know it sound like jail but in this way they create more jobs for people as guardians and our children will be safe and secure.
Michael Robinson December 8, 2012 at 04:07 pm
From an article on the subject: "But a member of the community reportedly complained that the…Read More fact that a poem to be read at a public ceremony mentions God portrays the school as endorsing a particular religious view above others and thus, may be offensive to people with different views."
You'll find intolerant jerks in any crowd. This is true of both atheists and religious people. This isn't any different from the uproar any time a group of Muslims tries to build a mosque in their community.
Parker Bostwick December 29, 2012 at 06:36 pm
Read the preamble of any state constitution, and then try to convince me we are not a Christian…Read More nation. I am not tolerant of other religions, including atheism, because I don't have to be - I'm an American.
Karen January 17, 2013 at 06:25 pm
If a school has a field trip and it has something to do with religion if i am not mistaken…Read More permission slips are sent home with the children,if the parents to not want their child to attend then check no!!! and be done with it! why make a big deal about it with the school? Just let it be!
Pub Ed is Broken November 20, 2012 at 08:36 pm
Wow, I cant follow your logic Tom. Looks like this is the EXACT consequence we want from the new…Read More ammendment. How people continue to defend an outdated and corrupt school system is beyond me.
Tom Doolittle November 20, 2012 at 10:03 pm
The original reference I made was about the new city of Dunwoody proposing its own (as in owning the…Read More Legislature) school system, which unless they simply re-hire public employees will be entirely made up of charter schools. No--that's not the EXACT consequence anyone ever envisioned with the new law--nor was it ever envisioned by the public when Dunwoody Senator Dan Weber proposed "charter clusters" (most people surely thought he meant existing public schools guided differently by community).
In fact, I'm betting "charter clusters" made up entirely with privatized schools, will be seen as overreach (especially for a city that has only existed for two years) when one itemizes the implications--no time for that now and I'll wait until the article is done via Patch.
Jon Graham November 2, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Don't forget Chee, Doggs and BCA Knights can be heard live on www.HEARtheGAME.com starting about…Read More 7:15 tonight.
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