Too Much Noise

I believe this is an example of waaaaaaaay too many words finding their way into a conversation.

Here's what this is not about:

It's not whether it was an "X" or a Cross that he burned into his students' arms.

It's not about whether he was a science teacher who didn't believe in carbon dating.

It's not whether some students thought he was a "great guy".

It's not about his friend saying, "With the exception of the cross-burning episode. ... I believe John Freshwater is teaching the values of the parents in the Mount Vernon school district."

It's not that his last name is Freshwater. Really? Freshwater?

It's not that this took place in Ohio. Florida occasionally loses the coin toss.

Here's what this is about:

He branded children.

Next.



By the way, I think it's safe to hang it up when your defense begins, "with the exception of the cross-burning episode..."