Save Me *

Why do I find just about every statement in this story very weird?

This on it's own would be weird enough: "It was completely inappropriate physical touching of a student in the presence of an officer and is illegal."

And this one: "Mo was arrested on 18 counts of false imprisonment -- one count per student -- for not allowing them to leave the library, battery on the child she allegedly used as a shield, and trespassing."

And this one: "The school's principal, Cynthia Swainbank, declined to comment Wednesday, saying, "It's a personnel matter, and I cannot discuss it."

And even this one: "I just cannot imagine that whatever this is is her fault, because she's not that type of person."

But I think the weirdest of all is this one: "The incident prompted school officials to summon counselors and call the parents of the 18 students to give them the option of picking the students up early."

Can you imagine receiving that call: "Hi, Mr Reidski, yeh, your son was held hostage by a crazy teacher in the library today as the police turned up to arrest her. She also touched him very inappropriately and used him as a human shield when the police made moves to put handcuffs on her. This whole event could scar him emotionally and psychologically for some years, but, really, it is a personal matter between the teacher and the principal. Anyway, if you do insist on taking the boy out of school for the day - and we really mean just for the day - then he's sitting here quivering and crying and waiting for you. Have a nice day!"

Oh, yes, the teacher in question has been "placed on leave"!

Methinks there is more to be said on this story - from the teacher's point of view!!

*Queen - hey, JJ, shall we have a Queen night tomorrow night or are you still set on listening to T'Pau all night?