How Not to Talk to Teachers

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In Louisiana, Orleans Parrish School Board member didn t much like teachers voicing their irritation at having been sent the wrong tax forms, a problem caused by a computer glitch. "They should take the 15 minutes they used to call to complain and prepare lessons for their classes. At least most of the ones we're not going to fire."said Jimmy Farrenholz. The union thought his remarks were "vicious, malicious, and outrageous" and demanded an apology. To which Farrenholz responded, "Since I did not mean it as an insult, I will not apologize." Insult, threat, or really stupid joke? You be the judge&