Update on Nathan Warmak

[David White]

I posted this on another forum-

I pretty much went straight to the
scource of this matter. I called the High School and had a private 15 minute
talk with the secretary in the Principles office.

I will not talk about all that was said because it was a private conversation,
I will say that she was very nice pleasent and straight forward.

She told me that her first thought when Nate Warmack was forced to change clothes was that it was a double standard. What about all the young
ladies wearing very "revealing" clothing, nothing was said about that.

She said the Principle is a decent man and so is young Warmack.
Evidently Nate Warmack had talked with an Asst. Principle about the kilt
and was given the OK. (maybe this wasn't passed up the chain of command?)

She was shocked when I said the information was in the "Scotsman".
She said MSN wants an interview.

I think thats about all I can and want to share.


dave

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Clan Lamont!

Just keep on truckin' baby

[auld argonian]

As I've said before, to assume that the principal is some kind of beaurocratic ogre is really convenient but wrong. The tone of some of the earlier posts and copies of the emails sent to the guy were rather provocative and, let's face it, does it serve much purpose to alienate someone right off the bat before you've tried to find out what their side of the story is?

I sent an email early on which, I hope, was a reasonable request that these folks get together and try to reach an understanding based on the assumption that everybody is acting in good faith. The principal has responsibilities (least of which is keeping his job so he can feed his family) and has to try to balance the demandsof a lot of groups...I know several school administrators and it is a b******t job in many regards: no matter how hard you try, you can't make everybody happy.

You gotta ask yourself whether you're involving yourself in this matter because you want to see an amenable solution reached or if you enjoy acting insulted and are itchin' for a fight. Act accordingly.

Best

AA

[David White]

Well said auld argonian.

I wasn't itching for a fight when I called, just wanted some facts and I
got them.

dave

[auld argonian]

Well said auld argonian.

I wasn't itching for a fight when I called, just wanted some facts and I
got them.

dave

Well, it sounds like you at least had the decency to speak to someone directly involved and consider their point of view...good show.

Best

AA

[Rob Wright]

I bet he saved up all his money just so he could purchase the kilt. How many of us started putting together our outfits piece by piece?

[royce52]

As I've said before, to assume that the principal is some kind of beaurocratic ogre is really convenient but wrong. The tone of some of the earlier posts and copies of the emails sent to the guy were rather provocative and, let's face it, does it serve much purpose to alienate someone right off the bat before you've tried to find out what their side of the story is?

I sent an email early on which, I hope, was a reasonable request that these folks get together and try to reach an understanding based on the assumption that everybody is acting in good faith. The principal has responsibilities (least of which is keeping his job so he can feed his family) and has to try to balance the demandsof a lot of groups...I know several school administrators and it is a b******t job in many regards: no matter how hard you try, you can't make everybody happy.

You gotta ask yourself whether you're involving yourself in this matter because you want to see an amenable solution reached or if you enjoy acting insulted and are itchin' for a fight. Act accordingly.

Best

AA

Well put. There are always at least two sides to everything,,,sometimes more. It always pays to talk nice at first,(and ask questions),,,get tough later if the situation warrants it.

[royce52]

I posted this on another forum-



She was shocked when I said the information was in the "Scotsman".
She said MSN wants an interview.

I think thats about all I can and want to share.


dave

__________________
Here's tae us-
Wha's like us?

Scottish saying

Clan Lamont!

Just keep on truckin' baby

The Scotsman reporter is planning a follow up article....

[bubba]

I suspect this thing is getting alot bigger than anyone ever expected it would. I'm sure nobody expected it to go beyond one evening or beyond the school. I think, in broader terms this is an indication that many people are getting tired of selective diversity and are now willing to step forward. This might be a good thing if the reaction is measured and intelligent.

[royce52]

I suspect this thing is getting alot bigger than anyone ever expected it would. I'm sure nobody expected it to go beyond one evening or beyond the school. I think, in broader terms this is an indication that many people are getting tired of selective diversity and are now willing to step forward. This might be a good thing if the reaction is measured and intelligent.

That was my incentive for staying involved. The Scots have been an "invisible" heritage in this country for decades. The only way we will ever become a recognized cultural presence is by picking selected incidents and standing our ground. This looked like a spot were we can draw some attention, without being off the edge of the table.

Royce

[Sir Robert]

Well we start with a general armed uprising then, POW! we hit them with a leaflet campain.