Character education

[Jake]

"Sir" or "Madam" is certainly not necessary. However, any half-decent student would use "Mr.," "Mrs.," or "Miss."

I agree, though it still shouldn't be required.

So kids should be allowed to address their teachers by first names without their permission? This is the moral decay of this nation right here.

[Jake]

How is that an issue of morality? Respect, maybe, but morals?

Some teachers do not mind being called by a nickname relating to your first name. As with anyone, the polite thing is to call them as they want to be addressed. But not doing so is bad form, not a display of "moral decay of this nation" or some crap like that.

Certainly, if a teacher wants to be called something, they can ask and give permission. But for it to be considered normal or okay to refer to an authority figure by anything but Mr. or Mrs. is going down a path we don't need to go down.

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And you're a guy that approves of the murder of millions of innocent children every year. Boy, tossing around bullsh!t is fun.

[Jake]

Hah, yeah supporting allies is consistent with wanting to do what the leader of that country does. Okay, Nice work there

[Jake]

Hah, yeah supporting allies is consistent with wanting to do what the leader of that country does. Okay, Nice work there

If you support him in power, then you have to face the consequences of that support. Period.

So having a picture of him in my signature means I support what he does. Okay, by the same token, you showing a Democratic avatar means you support all of their policies.

[Jake]

And what exactly differentiates the two? Both show support for something by displaying it here. Obviously, you support the platform of the Democratic Party to the letter, just like you alledge that I support all of President Karimov's policies.

[Jake]

So why do you support Karimov?  If it's because you don't like betraying allies or whatever, then perhaps you should put a picture of Stalin in your signature.

Obviously, Stalin is no longer a US ally as he's been six feet under for 52 years.

[Jake]

I'd address them in the way I address my dog personally.

[Jake]

Maybe not though I'd refuse to learn from a freak like that.