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19. I wonder if there has ever been a study on the cause of bullying? I know there are many

Tue Feb 10, 2015, 02:48 AM

Feb 2015

factors that lead to someone have so little empathy for other human beings that they feel the urge to control them.

I think there should be an effort to find out if it is environmental, or some form of mental illness that could be treated.

Considering the enormous negative effects of the behavior, not just in the lives of ordinary people, but they seem to seek out power which results in terrible consequences for millions of people.

If it was studied, we could more easily identify the traits in those who run for office eg, in a clinical way. It would be easier to diagnose them and deter such individuals from getting anywhere near the reins of power.

Just wondering as it is so often dismissed as just 's'he's a bully' when imo there is something deeper going on.

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Oregon Teacher of Year threatened with discipline. He stands against bullying of LGBT students. [View all] madfloridian Feb 2015 OP

Need to get this paragraph included. madfloridian Feb 2015 #1

a resignation can't be denied. turn in the paper and walk out the door n t msongs Feb 2015 #9

Teachers have different rules DonRedwood Feb 2015 #11

Bullies, there are bullies everywhere it seems. I am glad this has gone public. Exposing them sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #10

Ditto to there being bullies everywhere. SoapBox Feb 2015 #13

You are so right, Sabrina. madfloridian Feb 2015 #17

I wonder if there has ever been a study on the cause of bullying? I know there are many sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #19

Yes, when I was teaching we had some meetings on it. madfloridian Feb 2015 #21

That would be interesting to read, if you find them. Still, lots of people are insecure sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #23

I just found something I wrote about 8 yrs ago at another forum. madfloridian Feb 2015 #26

Thank you, that is very well written and excellent observations. sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #28

Excellent!!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #36

A lot of schools DonRedwood Feb 2015 #24

An interview with the news--from October-they've been harassing him for a while DonRedwood Feb 2015 #31

Kick and rec DonRedwood Feb 2015 #2

..... madfloridian Feb 2015 #3

I have not posted on DU for a year or so DonRedwood Feb 2015 #5

Ha. I just found a post in your journal...it HAS been a while. This made me chuckle. madfloridian Feb 2015 #4

I had forgotten about that! DonRedwood Feb 2015 #6

Thanks DonRedwood Feb 2015 #7

You are welcome. madfloridian Feb 2015 #8

I was reading, just not posting DonRedwood Feb 2015 #14

I missed your posts while you were gone DonRedwood Feb 2015 #15

Well, now that we both are back....I expect to see some more posting from you. madfloridian Feb 2015 #16

Do I need to,thank you for the hearts? DonRedwood Feb 2015 #18

Next question? madfloridian Feb 2015 #20

Excellent radio interview with Bigham. madfloridian Feb 2015 #12

Thank you kindly DonRedwood Feb 2015 #25

The teacher runs a prom for special needs DonRedwood Feb 2015 #30

A good lawyer should be able to handle this BainsBane Feb 2015 #22

Exactly, it's Oregon. madfloridian Feb 2015 #27

This takes place in Oregon's Second Congressional district, our only Republican district which Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #34

You would think DonRedwood Feb 2015 #29

Sue the bastards! It's the only way to get their attention!! Manifestor_of_Light Feb 2015 #33

Today's tweet. District will allow him to go to convention if he withdraws complaint. madfloridian Feb 2015 #32

Last-minute agreement allows 2014 Oregon Teacher of the Year to attend D.C. awards gala madfloridian Feb 2015 #35