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9. Freedom of speech also comes with responsibility....

Thu Jul 5, 2012, 05:19 PM

Jul 2012

If you say something stupid, or slander someone, then you'd better be prepared to face the consequences.

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Teacher compares student to 'orangutan' on Facebook, could lose license [View all] RandySF Jul 2012 OP

Maybe it's not an insult in the end... NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #2

The teacher should have never allowed a parent to be friends with her. Joe the Revelator Jul 2012 #3

I dont see what the big deal is echofreak Jul 2012 #4

For all practical purposed, teachers don't have freedom of speech. MadHound Jul 2012 #5

The comments were racial in nature and pertained to a student. RandySF Jul 2012 #6

Not really. proud2BlibKansan Jul 2012 #8

Freedom of speech also comes with responsibility.... liberalmuse Jul 2012 #9

Ah, so there should be a consequence for a young teacher, MadHound Jul 2012 #10

She compared a student (non-white) under her care to an ape. RandySF Jul 2012 #11

Almost as nice as the idiot who believes the First Amendment is absolute LanternWaste Jul 2012 #12

What an idiot. proud2BlibKansan Jul 2012 #7