11-25-2008, 07:54 PM
I find every aspect of this case repulsive.
I could not agree more.
While somebody with the appropriate presence of mind could have turned off the projector, I can easily see how a teacher could be spooked, shocked and embarrassed enough to go seek help.
If she too surprised/shocked to turn off the computer (after being told *not to touch the computer*) I don't see what difference her presence in the room would make. Now if some if the kids started behaving abusively, then sure, she should have stayed.
But I just don't see how any of that justified losing her career and pleading guilty to a crime.
The judge, school, and possibly "outraged parents" (usually they are the first to call for a public hanging) are certainly to blame.
I could not agree more.
While somebody with the appropriate presence of mind could have turned off the projector, I can easily see how a teacher could be spooked, shocked and embarrassed enough to go seek help.
If she too surprised/shocked to turn off the computer (after being told *not to touch the computer*) I don't see what difference her presence in the room would make. Now if some if the kids started behaving abusively, then sure, she should have stayed.
But I just don't see how any of that justified losing her career and pleading guilty to a crime.
The judge, school, and possibly "outraged parents" (usually they are the first to call for a public hanging) are certainly to blame.