tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post715020123437328387..comments2024-03-16T07:55:54.153-07:00Comments on Views From the Bald Patch: In praise of Stormy RichBotanisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-85343426566608618972012-06-08T18:48:25.671-07:002012-06-08T18:48:25.671-07:00Awww, thanks unikorna. I'm slowing down on the...Awww, thanks unikorna. I'm slowing down on the blogging right now, but I guess I can post about why. Just for you :)Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-11421581609252472802012-06-08T01:39:14.774-07:002012-06-08T01:39:14.774-07:00I miss your posts Ian, are you still celebrating y...I miss your posts Ian, are you still celebrating your citizenship? There are people counting on your words, you know? Kisses.unikornahttp://unikorna.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-72703651796083042042012-06-07T20:27:49.662-07:002012-06-07T20:27:49.662-07:00So true, Hilary, yet we mustn't let that overs...So true, Hilary, yet we mustn't let that overshadow the fact that there are also lots of people doing good in the world.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-43982280961468320712012-06-07T07:58:24.274-07:002012-06-07T07:58:24.274-07:00Hi Ian .. that is just terrible - we do seem to sp...Hi Ian .. that is just terrible - we do seem to spend our lives protecting the thugs, while not seeming to care about the vulnerable - of all sorts - so I totally agree with you .. and as you say to Denise - the world sure is upside down in so many ways. Life is cruel for many who cannot help themselves ... with agreement - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-77708283225908323522012-06-06T19:58:23.705-07:002012-06-06T19:58:23.705-07:00Denise, right now, the world has got its prioritie...Denise, right now, the world has got its priorities seriously screwed up for sure.<br /><br />Gary, I know you have strong feelings about bullying, as do I.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-75100366861099540462012-06-06T17:54:43.413-07:002012-06-06T17:54:43.413-07:00Hi Ian,
I am going to keep this a rather short res...Hi Ian,<br />I am going to keep this a rather short response. And based on what you've written so thoughtfully and the link, I totally concur with you and indeed, well done to Stormy for having integrity and morals.<br />I could go into my thoughts on the mentality of those who would bully, but not now.<br />Take good care, my friend.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-17643013250480874902012-06-06T00:14:24.990-07:002012-06-06T00:14:24.990-07:00Hi Botanist. This is not such an unusual happening...Hi Botanist. This is not such an unusual happening. The more leniency is shown towards bullies, the bolder they become. And punishing the whistleblower must really make the bullies feel empowered. Sad old world when this happens.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-5617403548146349522012-06-03T20:13:09.807-07:002012-06-03T20:13:09.807-07:00Danette, I guess there could be all sorts of legit...Danette, I guess there could be all sorts of legitimate "other sides" to a story like this, but all of them would involve the side we've heard being factually inaccurate in some substantial way. Seeing as nobody has suggested that Stormy was lying at any point, this leaves us in the territory you describe. Pretty darned unacceptable.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-26254134224615707312012-06-03T10:27:16.565-07:002012-06-03T10:27:16.565-07:00It's hard to imagine what "side of the st...It's hard to imagine what "side of the story" you haven't seen that would make you side with the bullies isn't it? what can they say? The disabled student liked it? Asked for it? It was acceptable because all the culture of the students (whatever it is) made such bullying a form of love? Excuses...ugh. That's the danger of political correctness-- it makes bullying, oppression, and even torture okay because it's "part of the culture" that we don't understand. B.S.Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-40846015406616573092012-05-31T18:03:30.137-07:002012-05-31T18:03:30.137-07:00Schools, like the courts, don't seem to have t...Schools, like the courts, don't seem to have the guts to deal with things with any integrity. I'm not sure what we or anyone can do about it, which is what makes these stories all the more frustrating. Blogging about it won't make a difference either, I know, but I let off some steam at least.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-20366190865579585782012-05-31T07:30:20.859-07:002012-05-31T07:30:20.859-07:00Working with kids- and the majority of those would...Working with kids- and the majority of those would qualify as special needs in one or the other- as I do. I see it happen all the time. Its the kid that responds to the perpetrator that gets the flak.. Not the perp. I hate it, and no amount of emailsending and whatnot will make any difference.Torggilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10334950543060001029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-23677020037466635032012-05-31T06:10:58.138-07:002012-05-31T06:10:58.138-07:00We hear so much of bullying these days. I can onl...We hear so much of bullying these days. I can only remember one bully in grade school and he was soon put right. Really though, what kind of person (adult or child) harrasses a disabled/challenged/special needs person? Makes you wonder what goes on in their homes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-41732356776208500132012-05-31T04:52:33.133-07:002012-05-31T04:52:33.133-07:00Children can be so cruel sometimes and yes I agree...Children can be so cruel sometimes and yes I agree the brave boy who faced the bullies is most unjustly punished....It is actually a matter of honor and dignity..unikornahttp://unikorna.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com