Teacher who called boy 'monkey' appeals dismissal

Associated Press ^ | Oct. 16, 2003, | Associated Press

[thegreatbeast]

Oh, I knew what it meant, just not how to spell it properly.

[SoulStorms]

The teacher then explained to the student that "monkey" was a "term of endearment," according to the statement read by Nelson, but when the student continued to be upset, the teacher apologized and the student stomped away.

There's the problem. The teacher should never have apologized for something she didn't want to be fired for later. What if the teacher had asked the student WHY the comment was upsetting, and assured the student that his offense was unfounded?

I believe the kid's reaction is a perfect example of the poison that racial politics have fed to the next generation.

[Legerdemain]

As a member of the flying monkeys race in the Wizard of OZ, I resemble these remarks.........

[StriperSniper]

we should all just keep our mouths shut

[blam]

"I've come to the conclusion that we should all just keep our mouths shut and never talk at all so we won't offend someone."

Yeah but, we'll still know what you're thinking. So, you're still guilty.