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Old 04-20-2008, 15:43 PM   #36 (permalink)
Cactus
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Originally Posted by Ray View Post
In a few days time, a boy who I punished and for which his career has come to a standstill is coming home to me. Guess what? I am writing his petition against me! And contacting the powers that be to uphold his petition against me!!

He did something wrong and I have no regrets that I punished him. But to hold it against him from becoming an officer is draconian and I will fight such draconian laws even if it means I go against myself.
Then you, sir, are a real mensch! Having once been in the abject petitioner's shoes myself, I know how officialdom takes the most minor and ancient mis-step as the basis for screwing one over perpetually. It is always heartening to read of someone who steps across the lines to even the odds a slight bit.
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