Comments for Pooyie 07.20.2011 at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://www.theind.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:54:29 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/pooyie/8689-pooyie-07202011#comment-20070 Wow, thanks for that information, I never saw a report of Durel's interest in that development. I'm surprised The Independent hasn't reported that. Can you let us know where you got the information? - For sho Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:16:54 +0100 http://www.theind.com/pooyie/8689-pooyie-07202011#comment-20069 While The Ind engages in a childish battle (both sides), a couillon that is going unreported is Ed Rubin. If you want real news that matters, go to today's Advocate. I wonder if this story will even get mentioned in Lafayette? - Sad... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:11:03 +0100 http://www.theind.com/pooyie/8689-pooyie-07202011#comment-20048 Sorry, but tenure doesn't grant "public school teachers lifetime immunity from termination after they’ve worked for only three years and meet certain standards." Teachers must earn a college degree, pass a strenuous national exam, and undergo three years of close supervision before they can be tenured. During those three years, they can be released for virtually any reason. If an unqualified teacher makes it through that process, it's because an administrator has done a poor job. After earning tenure, teachers can be dismissed for a variety of reasons. Tenure only guarantees that a fair process will be followed before termination. Tenure defends academic freedom - imagine being able to fire teachers simply for mentioning controversial subjects. It protects teachers from the favoritism and "good old boy" politics that often infect school systems. Tenure may not be perfect, but it is absolutely necessary. - Les Landon Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:43:07 +0100 http://www.theind.com/pooyie/8689-pooyie-07202011#comment-20046 The Tea Party and the Ind cost Glenn and Joey alot of money. They are not going to let this go. Beware of their rath if Greg Gachassin doesn't get what they need from the council to score that big take from the feds at next Tuesdays meeting. All of the council will get a big check if this passes. If it fails, watch the bill boards. - wow Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:30:47 +0100 http://www.theind.com/pooyie/8689-pooyie-07202011#comment-20038 It is not fair to engage in a battle of wits with Glenn Stewart, because he is unarmed. - Stenn Glewart Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:20:34 +0100 http://www.theind.com/pooyie/8689-pooyie-07202011#comment-20036 This "feud" between Mr. Stewart and the Independent sure has gotten personal. I guess one can understand how someone in Mr. Stewart's shoes could have let it get to this point but you would think a professional organization like the Independent could have taken the high road. Report the story and let it go. When both parties opt for the low road there is only one way to go. PS. I don’t think Mr. Stewart invented the process of taking advantage of a tax loophole. Isn’t this the American way? - Observation from a local Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:18:19 +0100