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SoBronxSchool

(134 posts)
Sun Apr 8, 2012, 11:17 PM Apr 2012

The Hypocrisy of Sock Puppet Dennis Walcott and the Daily News


http://www.southbronxschool.com/2012/04/hypocrisy-of-sock-puppet-dennis-walcott.html

The Daily News with seemingly nothing better to do, has taken a course over the last several days to do Uncle Mike's bidding and besmirch teachers who have been accused of inappropriate contact with students. The News whines that these teachers, when afforded their rights under the United States Constitution were either found not guilty, had statements and evidence thrown out, or given penalties other than being terminated by a impartial arbitrator.

Which brings me to the defense of my pal, Chaz the Blogger, henceforth known as Eric Chasanoff. Eric, has been raked over the coals by the Daily News. Not only for coming out as he has on his blog, but for The Daily News misrepresenting the truth. Thankfully, The New York Times at least gave Eric the chance to share his side of of the truth, and Eric gave his side as well.

Which brings me to wonder. Why would The Daily News editorialize this past Friday that "Pervy Teachers Must get the boot, whilst pervy administrators, or administrators that beat up children don't get the boot? Sock Puppet Walcott gave this information, not just regarding Eric, but 15 other teachers. The editorial says;


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The Hypocrisy of Sock Puppet Dennis Walcott and the Daily News (Original Post) SoBronxSchool Apr 2012 OP
Quite an ordeal. Aside from the injustice of the malicious prosecution... Smarmie Doofus Apr 2012 #1
 

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)
1. Quite an ordeal. Aside from the injustice of the malicious prosecution...
Mon Apr 9, 2012, 06:25 AM
Apr 2012

... of the case, let's contemplate how much taxpayer $$$ the DOE wasted on vindictive nonsense.

What. A. System.

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