[ndt]

"About half were protesting that he was put on leave, and half were protesting that he made the comments."

Probably more like thirds, with the last 1/3 just wanting a day off.

[summer]

Probably more like thirds, with the last 1/3 just wanting a day off.

That's what I was thinking, too.

Also, I can't understand why some teachers make comments like this, when it's so easy to say something like: "Some people may think XYZ, while others think ABC." Whatever. You don't have to say YOU believe 1,2,3. It's really not your job to say what YOU believe -- it's your job as a teacher to present two points of view and let students exercise their critical thinking skills as you lead them in a discussion. But saying what YOU think is a turn off to every student who does not agree with you, and to others who now conclude they do not have to think anything through, since you, the teacher, did it for them.

[reefdiver]

So close the doors - their truant call the authorities,Parent's.- don't make a big deal out of 15-16 yr old kids. I would of done anything to gt out for even an Hr. Will some one grow up. This is nothing!