Monday, April 27, 2009

There, We See That Word "Authority" Again

Florida & Tampa Bay schools blog - The Gradebook


Can you believe it? Some kids figured out that there were a few reasons why teacher/student sex was something to be more than overlooked or given the secret high-fives. There has been more bending over one's back than seen at a nudie bar to sidestep this issue.

Even though one judge came right out and said:

PRO on HCPS: Ding, Lady Justice is Done: "Click Here:Judge defends probation for teacher in sex case - St. Petersburg Times:

'....He said from the bench that the victim, then 16 and borderline mentally retarded, according to prosecutors, was probably the more mature and less vulnerable of the two."


The important word for everyone to see in all of this is "authority". They are responsible for the law, also.

How Sometimes Trite Comments Obtain Stronger Content

If you have been following the case of Joel Chandler, then this case might interest you.

One article about the Venice case can be found here, with the below quote:

That guy filing suit isn't really the story | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader:


"'A Sunshine Law violation is a Sunshine Law violation, whether alleged by a convicted felon or a nursery school teacher.'"


You can do your own research to get up to speed, but I just couldn't help seeing the irony in someone using a nursery school teacher as it's intended representation right after we have this:

Tearful suspect in California girl's slaying appears in court - CNN.com:


"The Sunday school teacher's lip quivered and a single tear rolled down her cheek as the judge read special circumstances alleged against her -- that the murder was committed in conjunction with a kidnapping, the performance of a lewd and lascivious act upon a child, and rape by instrument."