Dirty Little Secret

Why do I care about this story? In fact, why does everyone care about this story?

Apparently, a female teacher had naughty pictures of herself. That is enough to offend some people who believe that teachers should be held to higher moral standards than those in other underpaid professions. But the fact that these pictures were on her cell phone, which she brought into the hallowed, virtuous halls of the American high school, makes it more offensive. And then, she lent her phone to a student. Who found the pictures. And then had a female friend get the pictures from the phone for distribution.

Let’s clear up one simple fact: This woman is obviously an idiot. I taught first graders and never left them alone with my cell phone. So maybe she should lose her teaching job for being stupid - I’m pretty sure American education would become great if all of the stupid teachers and administrators (and Presidents) were fired. Oh wait, that’s another blog.

Anyway, it’s the reactions of the outraged parents and citizens that get me. Let’s take a poll and see who doesn’t have any adults only pictures, texts, e-mails or websites on their phones and work computers. Oh, but teachers shouldn’t have thoughts like that, right? Teachers are supposed to serve and protect. . .oh, that’s cops. Well, I’m sure nothing dirty ever happens at police stations. Teachers are supposed to aid the sick. . oh, that’s doctors. Well, I’m sure nothing dirty ever enters a hospital, either. Teachers are supposed to develop young minds, that’s it (while serving their emotional needs, protecting them from each other and aiding them when they’re sick). I guess that means that teachers aren’t supposed to do the things that other adults do.

Hmmm. . .I guess that leaves us the nuns and the priests to teach our children. What a great success that has been!

Post-script: I sure found some interesting sites when I googled “Teacher’s Dirty Pictures on Cell Phone”. But this one is my favorite (and I promise that it’s not porn).

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