Seems like an intelligent, thoughtful, and helpful thread to me. I'm a priest and formerly principal of a school for 3 -12 year olds. You'd think I'd be easily offended. The closest I've come to it is to raise an eyebrow and think "Oh, oh, I'll bet this one gets closed soon... but it hadn't offended me or worried me anyway. In each case I was right.
I think that the argument I'm hearing is for just a tetch more, a shade more, a weentie bit more lenience before pulling the trigger. 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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