Thank you for that. Really.

You're correct in that disrespect is reserved for teachers. As far as my brother is concerned, his experiences were very pointed. They involved only 2-3 teachers, thankfully.

You're right: I don't know the certification process. This was based on my brother's account of his high school experience, but it's anecdotal, and I gave did warn everybody, so fair enough.

This is coming from a GED recipient, so take this with a grain of salt. On one hand I take comfort in knowing because our media sensationalizes the crimes of teachers over their accomplishments that these crimes probably aren't as prevalent as they may appear. On the other, the reason they happen, at times going…

I knew that was coming. That comparison was clearly inappropriate, so I apologize. Again, my point wasn't on "bad" schools, but prevailing attitudes on teachers and education in general.

I'm not complaining about poor teaching either. I was talking about our lowered standards of education partially breeding criminality. But that's just what I think.

This is coming from a GED recipient, so take this with a grain of salt. On one hand I take comfort in knowing because our media sensationalizes the crimes of teachers over their accomplishments that these crimes probably aren't as prevalent as they may appear. On the other, the reason they happen, at times going…

Exactly!

As horrible as these attacks are, I think we can be rest well in the fact that these "trends" aren't really trends in violence as they probably are trendy in reporting. Remember when multiple reports of cannibalism surfaced after that one incident in Florida? I doubt there was ever some spike in people eating people;…

Haven't we had enough meek women vying for the affections of brooding monsters for this decade?

Are you sure it's the dress you can't stop staring at?

I know this reply will be lost and unread in the sea of over 3,000, but so be it. I couldn't finish reading the article, and frankly I don't feel the need to finish reading something so predictable once I start. Look, I'm as guilty of misogyny as all other men. I'm not glib, and I'm not dismissive. I own it, and I…

This still applies though I'm gay.

Backfires? Reads to me like it's working out wonderfully.

But this heartwarming tale of perseverance, women power, and enterprising teen spirit comes with whatever the exact opposite of a silver lining is:...

I'm gay. Faggot is a wonderfully fun word, and not in an a weirdly endearing gay+gay or gay+girlfriend way. It's just funny.

Good luck to your efforts. <:)

Yup, that's the author.

You know what, that was actually covered in Why We Get Fat too. There's definitely some interesting, unconventional ideas in it. Thanks for the reminder there. :)

I'm here to thank all of you. This has all been very helpful.