it is a crying shame that these youngsters felt they had no other way out than to take drastic action up to and including taking their own lives. there are millions of youngsters like these in american schools today. they are targeted by the schools and student members of the elite classes. they are beaten ,spit upon called derogatory names. they are laughed at and when school officials condone such action by such comments as turn the other cheek, grin and bear it, ignore the abuse, oh they will grow out of the abusive behavior. then when people rise up and say enough is enough we all say what a tragedy. ----- Original Message ----- From: Harold Tuthill <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 23, 1999 7:56 AM Subject: [ELLIS-L] Re: The poem > Kat > > I gather from your last posting that you must have received some strong > critiscism because of your publication of your poem on the Ellis mailing list. > > I'm sure almost everybody was stunned and saddened by the news of the > senseless student deaths. It is understandable that you would want to share > your frustrations with others. However, as you now have learned, participation > on a mailing list carries with it certain limitations and responsibilities. > When one is given the vast resources of the Internet to use, one must accept > that responsibilities go with the privilege. So, it is understandable that > when you use those resources for other purposes than for which they were > intended, people become concerned about the ramifications and bring their > concerns to your attention. Perhaps some did so in a mean spirited way. That > is unfortunate. > > In the event, I'm sure you now understand why some were concerned. > > Stick around and continue to enjoy the list. > > Harold >