I agree, very much so.
My problem is that all the teachers seem to be guilty until proven innocent, most will lose their jobs, regardless of the outcome, and the kids who levelled the accusations are never punished.

I am of the opinion that harsher punishments in school would be a good idea too.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 28 Sep 2011, 9:00, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

So is anyone accused of any form of rape or sexual assult*.
why should teachers be treated any differently?

*not that I think this is right, either, but it's how it is.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 28 Sep 2011, 9:02, Reply)

The people in question can often move elsewhere, and start again
Due to the teaching profession, they generally can't, as you'll get fucking idiots complaining if they're hired elsewhere.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 28 Sep 2011, 9:03, Reply)

Ok, sorry, badly phrased
Assume the person is a teacher, regardless. If they are accused of a sexual offence outside school not involving a pupil they will be named and their career ended. So why should it be different if it invovles a pupil?
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 28 Sep 2011, 9:05, Reply)

You make a very good point here, and if I didn't have what appears to be a gargantuan hangover sneaking up on me, I'd continue this discussion
However, thinking is hurting my head, so I'll leave this, for now.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 28 Sep 2011, 9:08, Reply)

no worries
I would point out that as far as I'm concerned, you're entirely correct, it's a fucking disgrace, but I'm just pointing out why that disgrace is at least equal across all scenarios. If that makes sense.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 28 Sep 2011, 9:11, Reply)

It does make sense, very much so.

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 28 Sep 2011, 9:16, Reply)