[Dr. Scarpetta]

I would not accept such behavior from a superior or anyone else for that matter. I can tell you that I will not be yelled at by anyone. If a boss has a problem with my work there are acceptable ways to let me know and yelling at the top of your voice isn't one of them. I have been dressed down on a few occasions and it can be done without yelling. And I'll tell you, the first time he lunged across a table at me would be the last. I WILL stand up for myself and I will NOT put up with such behavior.

You're exactly right. Someone in authority doesn't need to demean his employees. For a starter these guys should be sent to anger management and learn how to act like a professional. IMO, if someone treated my daughter like that, he would deserve to be sued.

[bboop]

It really just has to do with character, not sex. If someone yells and screams, lunges -- THAT is inappropriate, period. But to make it a sex-discrimination crime elevates it to a 'more worthy' violation. Like a hate crime. 'Appropriate' is more appropriate if you're a woman.

I think this is so wrong.

The NEA is a bunch of whiney, cry-baby, power-hungry women. And too often the Principals are frightened of women and afraid to stand up to them. Bad combo.