Dear Joe (Loudmouth),

I'm so sorry that you feel that way about children.
I am surprised by such predictable responses that reinforce
negative expectations.

My views are different from yours.

david f,

Thank you for your reply.

I'd just like to see more parents and carers and the local community getting involved in schools.

That along with freedom and speech and democracy, should deliver the best for students.

Foxy,

I cannot pass up an opportunity to agree with you. Miranda has always been a loose cannon. Even though she is supposed to be a conservative, I gave up reading her drivel long ago. Her old dad had a similar problem.

Hi CDavid F.,

Good one: "I looked up Roz Ward who I don't remember hearing of before. She is indeed a Marxist."

Yeah, right.

My dearest Foxy,

Sorry, I was being a bit facetious, taking an argument ad absurdum.

Apologies,

Joe

Dear ttbn,

Thank You for your supportive words.

They are greatly appreciated.

Dear Joe (Loudmouth),

Thank You for your explanation and apology.

I take the education of children seriously.
That's why I was surprised by the words in your
earlier post. I cringe at labelling and name calling.
And teachers need special skills in dealing with
all sorts of situations because -

A teacher's reactions have crucial consequences. They can create
a climate of compliance or defiance, a mood of
contentment or contention. It affects a child's conduct for
better or for worse.

But enough said. Thanks again for explaining.

No one has worked harder for the 'Safe Schools' program than Roz Ward. Ms Ward, always controversial, a Marxists yes, but does that in itself exclude her from contributing to society in a positive way, I don't think so. I can sometimes agree with those I would generally disagree with. The other day in a TV interview Barnaby Joyce let it slip he attends Catholic Mass on at least some Sundays, I though another bible basher running the country. Then on the question of should CCTV be installed in Mosques for surveillance purposes (Pauline Hanson idea) Barnaby was totally opposed. we can agree on somethings.

As an atheist I was pleased that the Federal Government has stopped the waste of $60 million per year on the 'Schools Chaplaincy' program. The money can be better spent elsewhere. There will be others who will disagree with me