The mommy got used as a tool by her lying son. Wow – she’s probably gonna hafta pay that $25,000 back now. Kiss that house goodbye, you money grubbing whore.

I wonder if the army has a problem with people who won’t touch guns.

Read and weep, you whiny little bitches.

http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_13331287

http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_13331287

It does appear that the state didn’t even bother to talk to the teacher after all. And the school district didn’t bother to tell anyone that the teachers denied the allegations. And Alex hates gun, but joined the Army, and there’s witnesses to him saying that he would get the teachers fired for getting him in trouble.

One can’t blame a mother for blindly believing her child – too bad she tried to ride the gravy train of misery her little boy hitched up. It makes her look less like a concerned mom and more like a money chaser.

I hear that crow tastes a lot like chicken. Who’s going to eat a little crow now?

And, folks, this is just the start – hang on, we’re in for a bumpy ride!

What is actually even more compelling and concerning in this chain of events, is that this has become a GLBT issue! Because the as yet unverified allegations involve a minority group and public dollars, it receives media attention, investigation (albeit inadequate), action group support, etc. Harassment is harassment in any way shape or form. What about the kids bullied, ridiculed and harassed who don’t fall into any minority group? Where is their support group to fight their battles for them? Where is their justice? Is it not their “Human Right” to receive fair and equal treatment? As the parent of an A-H kid, believe me, I’ve been there.

And, where is the punishment for the kids in the classroom who made the death threats, if that is in truth the case? Where did zero tolerance come into play here? Why are they (or their parents) not liable for damages caused? Where is their reprimand? Would not the school district be liable to uphold student policies via enforcement, as well?

Teaching acceptance, social obligation, respect and tolerance is ideally something that begins in the home, and most certainly is not the responsibility of our public school system or teachers. While our schools are, and should be, accountable in the task of providing a safe and secure environment for our children to learn, it is not the school’s duty to teach social or moral conscientiousness; it is to uphold and enforce a code of ethics that applies to all educators and students alike – certainly not just a select group.

It appears this is not a simple matter of teacher or school district responsibility, folks. Revocation of teacher licenses does not solve what may or may not be a problem in this case; a commitment by the school district to create proper procedures, policies and provide adequate training, education and awareness for ALL has, and will continue to be, the most effective answer to social injustice, perceived or not.

Most appalling to my son and I personally, is that there is not one human being out there that is perfect, and less educated antecendents of an “eye for an eye” –

As a result, we should, each and every one of us, reserve judgement until all of the facts are in. We should all have faith that action will be administered accordingly by our elected administrators where and when appropriate.

As the parent of a former student of Walter Filson’s, I can attest to his absolute and complete commitment to the education, welfare and well-being of his students. So highly esteemed by my son, Walter Filson is an instrumental reason he chose to pursue a career in law enforcement…kudos, Mr. Filson!

We, who know you, and your commitment to education, stand beside and with you always, Walter Filson. Without a single question or doubt.

Janine Palaia

Other than that I have thought over my previous actions, I was cruel, I did to the Merritt family exactly what they have done to Walt (who yes is not my real father, (Charles Filson is infact one of his sons, whom I commend for doing a much better job than I did at sharing another side), but a man who has known me and been there for me since I was 5 weeks old, and since I am now 20 I figure as long as he doesn’t mind I will think of him has a father). For that one thing, being cruel to others when I would not want others to be cruel to me I apologize, and I mean that. I reacted badly because I was (and still am) pissed off at what has happened and how people judge while only knowing one side of the story. From here on out I will no longer blog on this subject, my original intention was not to hurt anyone, I allowed my emotions to get out of control.

I will end by saying to those that are willing to keep an open mind about this; thank you, a good man, his wife and his family is going through a lot of pain right now. Every human deserves a chance to defend themselves when something has been said about them. To all of those that are so sure you know the story and believe Walt should not be given a chance to defend himself, ask youself how you would feel if you had been placed in his situation.

No more hiding, I am done with blogging.