Don,

Much of what is done in the name of education is disgusting. I had a job interview maby years back at a school in Alberta. During the interview--which was going well--the principal said, "We use the strap here." I responded, "You won't be using the strap on my students!" With that, I stood and said, "I presume this interview is over. Goodbye."

I don't have the temerity to apologize on behalf of education. So, I won't. However, if it helps at all, please know I received the strap numerous times in school. It's barbaric. But then maybe it's what bad educators need to fall back on.

Bruce