Should this double standard be tolerated? Why don't lawyers go after the public school system? Is there some understanding that this bait is off limits to the sharks? That judges won't even listen to a case? It is very curious, indeed. Like Kerry, teaches seem to be protected by some kind of immunity.
And about this case in Tampa: it's a novelty, and noone takes it seriously (and they really shouldn't because it's a joke). But it will serve to sensitize media-addicted America to it and to pay less attention to the next case that might somehow inadvertently make news.
Think of the comparison: a priest molesting an altar boy is a wicked thought. But everyone looks on this little hottie teacher and thinks, "oooh, baby, I'd do her if given half a chance!"
Somehow, the education/legal complex's sins seem kind of fun, while the Church's are repulsive. The media is amazing, indeed. Why, The Police even scored a hit single on the subject. Score another point of obscurity for NEA child predators. skipping towards NAMBLA
Generally, it's tough if not impossible to sue the government. And the public schools aren't in the media's crosshairs.