Kathryn -- Regarding your Westport Education piece -- be careful at whom you point your finger or appear to point your finger. Why would I want to hide behind anonymity when I have spoken my mind publicly and signed every piece of writing that I have authored? That's a rhetorical question but take care how you generalize. -- Rick
I'm glad we all agree that the anonymous attacks on the participation of an 8th grader in a public meeting as published in the Speakout column of the Press Republican are inappropriate and beneath the level of discourse we wish to maintain.
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Ulrich Hoffmann weighs in on the April 5th Speakout column in the Press Republican
Ulrich Hoffmann writes regarding my post about the Press Republican's April 5th Speakout column:
I'm glad we all agree that the anonymous attacks on the participation of an 8th grader in a public meeting as published in the Speakout column of the Press Republican are inappropriate and beneath the level of discourse we wish to maintain.
04/12/2010 in Accountability , Children, Meetings, Public comment | Permalink
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