[Mpls] Bullying

[List manager]

re: bullying. This was sent by a Mpls resident to Channel 5, and 
forwarded with permission. I thought it would add another perspective 
to the discussion. -- David Brauer, list manager

> Okay
> So now you have identified the Minneapolis public schools as 
> incompetents and advocates of bullying. I would like to point out a 
> few key observations as a parent of three children attending schools 
> in the district.

> First and foremost I would like to question the motives of your 
> investigative team. How many schools, in how many districts have you 
> video taped with alleged bullying? You do the math. I am certain that 
> you feel that you have exposed quite a scandal, however, I want to 
> point out that you may have committed a fatal error in your 
> investigation. Your concern for the poor, unfortunate students of this 
> so called bullying was overshadowed by your corrupt desire for a 
> story. If this so called neglect and abuse by Minneapolis Schools 
> staff ( and other schools at other districts) was so appalling, why 
> did your investigative staff not intervene to stop this abuse of small 
> children and immediately notify the Minneapolis schools authorities. I 
> imagine that what was observed was not a cause for alarm. Gee, go 
> figure, tabloid sensationalism. I wonder?

> I know that the parents of the child in question at Erickson 
> Elementary have made statements in support of the staff at that site 
> and question the racial motives behind your expose'. FYI, your comment 
> regarding Edina schools did not help your case either. I am forwarding 
> my email to you to various media outlets as I am appalled by your 
> actions. I plan to pursue this matter with your competition as I am 
> sure that some adhere to a standard of ethics in business.

> I look forward to hearing from you and await your apology to the hard 
> working dedicated staff of Erickson Elementary, and other area 
> schools.
>  
>  
> Sincerely
> Tim Munshower