From: "Bob Blick" >>> At this point, the most critical juncture >>> occurs: under NO circumstances should a teacher state that the >>> hypothesis brought forth by a student is "wrong". > Wrong! Students waste everyone's time when they challenge the > teacher... > Also, one of the things students need to do is learn to respect > authority, ... > Remember, students are in school to learn, ... > ... the best way to get good grades and also to get the most > out of their education is to figure out > what the teacher wants and to give it to them. Resisting education > is not > the way to get an education ... > If a student wants to have a debate, he/she should get on the debate > team (or join the OTlist). When I first read this I assumed it was finally honed tongue in cheek sarcasm. But it was done so well that I had another read to make sure I wasn't getting it wrong and to check whether Bob was in fact serious. I convinced myself that my original impression was correct. I almost wrote to Bob congratulating him on the fine balance achieved. I have therefore been rather surprised to see the number of respondents who SEEM to assume that he was totally serious and replying accordingly. Maybe everyone else is also getting into the spirit of things and their finely judged sarcasm has escaped me. But I think not. But it's added marvellously to the breadth of discussion as people take it both ways. What's impressed me too is Bob "laying low" and not responding as his comments have been misunderstood. A lesson for me there I'm sure :-). Russell McMahon -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist