tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post7952027712774391645..comments2015-12-29T00:44:43.724-08:00Comments on No 'Prompter: Fight for Your Right (to Party)cvelardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05803055246726904865noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post-42222753739988290092011-05-17T04:14:21.842-07:002011-05-17T04:14:21.842-07:00I'm OK as long as equal time exists. Those wh...I'm OK as long as equal time exists. Those who supported Dr. Smith (whoever they were) had the same opportunity to start a Facebook/Twitter campaign of their own.<br /><br />Good leaders should have the ability to make those who disagree with them at least understand them. Angry mobs don't usually get angry just for the heck of it.dwatershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11614282959331380443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post-50136928090871834762011-05-17T03:43:54.183-07:002011-05-17T03:43:54.183-07:00Jerry, I think we're pretty much on the same p...Jerry, I think we're pretty much on the same page. Good discussion!cvelardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803055246726904865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post-8180735119618644432011-05-17T03:30:26.721-07:002011-05-17T03:30:26.721-07:00Chris, I agree with "loud doesn't always ...Chris, I agree with "loud doesn't always equal right". However, (an please don't think I am a tea party guy) this is the type of ...injustice (?) that we built this country on. I think that I am thinking of ... the greater good. I saw this as a chance for people to make a difference when we feel so...frustrated. I alluded to it in my first post; I think this was a "litmus test" of what we could do as a nation. This state is hurting, this country is hurting maybe if we could get a group together to work on jobs, taxes etc. (issues of slightly greater import) we would really get the change we need.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018989408808990723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post-40712992582746437112011-05-17T03:13:16.341-07:002011-05-17T03:13:16.341-07:00Thanks everyone for reading and sparking a discuss...Thanks everyone for reading and sparking a discussion -- that's the point! <br /><br />Jerry - I believe ultimately in this case the outcome is what's fair and just. And, perhaps, the headmaster learned a lesson that things aren't always black and white. For me, the most salient point is the concern that the louder your protest, the better your chance of getting your way. Loud doesn't always equal right.<br /><br />Dave - I agree -- the good does outweigh the bad in terms of giving people a voice with social media. Sometimes the ball can start rolling a little out of control, but....cvelardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803055246726904865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post-29271750467180278352011-05-17T02:51:09.160-07:002011-05-17T02:51:09.160-07:00Chris, you have missed the most salient point. Th...Chris, you have missed the most salient point. This was ONE persons decision that was overturned. One power crazed Headmaster. The superindentent said that the punishment didn't fit the crime the DAY after it happened. Everybody said that it was too much. In the interest of proper procedure I think they let this woman flex her muscle and deal with the outcome. And she did. Finally, people are starting to speak up for the injustices that occur. Now, on to the economy, healthcare, jobs...etc...<br /><br />"People should not be afraid of their government, goverment should be afraid of their people"Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018989408808990723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post-29278392598441419762011-05-16T16:38:54.563-07:002011-05-16T16:38:54.563-07:00I'm not sure whether to respond on your Facebo...I'm not sure whether to respond on your Facebook wall or here.<br />I'm not that concerned with "crowd-sourcing". Maybe because I agree so much with the crowd in this particular case. <br />Maybe if Dr. Smith took more time explaining their reasoning I could have respected her more.<br />This matter should have been between the school and the student, but because the punishment was so off the mark, word spread and it snowballed. I don't really blame Facebook. The story would have spread- social media just makes it much much faster. <br />I'm not quite sure how to properly phrase my point, just that I think the positives of social media giving a voice to the people and their opinions outweigh the negatives. <br />-Dave Watersdwatershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11614282959331380443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post-33509835606862290562011-05-16T08:56:38.669-07:002011-05-16T08:56:38.669-07:00I do see your point, Chris. And there was opportu...I do see your point, Chris. And there was opportunity for the opposition to chime in AND give reasons why he should NOT be allowed to go to the prom. Most of the stuff on that view, however, was mainly "we're going to teach you a lesson" or resorting to physical violence.<br />Whether it was "international pressure" or not, the original decision of the Shelton High School headmaster and Board of Education was "killing an ant with a sledgehammer". Policies like that, despite Dr. Smith's assertion, have to have SOME gray in them. Otherwise it becomes very "big brother".Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16977646430886583040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448574191774255799.post-16181155548008359862011-05-16T06:44:33.908-07:002011-05-16T06:44:33.908-07:00Love the title!
You know he's going to be prom...Love the title!<br />You know he's going to be prom king, none of those other kids have a chance!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613237195722861607noreply@blogger.com