Beauvoir Scandal?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The key question for me is whether the teacher is cooperating with the police, or still can't be found. The news story says he is on the run. Dear Brother/Sister of the teacher who posted a few days ago, do you know where your brother is? Has he met with the police?

Explain to me why you think the family would tell this board...who was/is out to crucify the teacher...any of the details? Do you really think they would give you all the "inside scoop"?

Thanks for that post...A good laugh is a great way to start the day.

Get a grip. I am the poster and was making a point. The brother/sister posted here and said that there brother was completely innocent and that we had all the facts wrong. In fact, she/he used some pretty outrageous language. While I understand why they are defending their brother, it is really hard to explain why he is on the run . . .

Outrageous language? Calling someone rich and stupid is outrageous? Im going to hell for sure then.....

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Explain to me why you think the family would tell this board...who was/is out to crucify the teacher...any of the details? Do you really think they would give you all the "inside scoop"?

Thanks for that post...A good laugh is a great way to start the day.

I don't think its fair to suggest that everyone on this board is out to crucify the teacher. All types of view points are represented here, including those sympathetic to the teacher and those who are simply waiting for events to play out before drawing conclusions.

The picture painted on the NBC newscast was not a pretty one. If the family had information that portrayed things differently, I'd think that they would want to get it out.

Jeff,
You will agree that most are/were out to crucify him. Sorry to use the all encompasing word...I am not saying there havent been those who have defended him...and for that I apologize.

[Anonymous]

Never been happier that I left the beavoir community. Not because of the "scandal" but because of the caustic environment you all create for yourselves. Don't let your massive ignorance prevent you from passing judgement. Keep up the good work, this thread is better than any soap opera, and no commercials!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
You will agree that most are/were out to crucify him. Sorry to use the all encompasing word...I am not saying there havent been those who have defended him...and for that I apologize.

I have found most of the posters on this thread to be primarily concerned about the children and reeling from the reality that something like this could happen at a school of Beauvior's reputation. That focus seems to have become derailed since the defensive post by the subject teacher's supposed relative.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never been happier that I left the beavoir community. Not because of the "scandal" but because of the caustic environment you all create for yourselves. Don't let your massive ignorance prevent you from passing judgement. Keep up the good work, this thread is better than any soap opera, and no commercials!

Uhhh, as far as I can tell, the majority of caustic comments on this thread emanate from those who state specifically they are not part of the Beauvoir community. This thread wasn't created by us. It was created in response to actions by an alleged pedophile. It was fostered in large part by parents and other out there with legitimate questions and concerns.

I'm not sure why you left the Beauvoir community, but the obvious chip on your shoulder suggests that the community is much better off without you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ever think that maybe he isnt on the run? That maybe he realized that even being accused of such horrific things has forever ended his career and maybe he ended his life?

Hate to ruin the surprise but he didnt do it...you need to look to what he knew about whom and who would want to ruin any credibility he has.

I don't know what really happened and no one here really does either. What's saddened me the most about how this issue has been handled, discussed, judged, etc. over the last few weeks in such a viral way is that it may contribute to a young person thinking that he does not have many options other than doing something drastic. I PRAY that this is not the case. If he is out there reading this, please do come back. This forum may be representative of the sub-culture we live in but there are definitely elements of rationality that still exist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: What's saddened me the most about how this issue has been handled, discussed, judged, etc. over the last few weeks in such a viral way is that it may contribute to a young person thinking that he does not have many options other than doing something drastic. I PRAY that this is not the case. If he is out there reading this, please do come back. This forum may be representative of the sub-culture we live in but there are definitely elements of rationality that still exist

What's saddened you most is the possible impact on the teacher of this situation? I'm sorry, but that's really a distorted perspective. It should sadden you that the School gave the person a heads up about their suspicions before the police or other authorities had a chance to arrive. It should sadden you that, as a result, they have been unable to question him. It should sadden you that, if he is in fact a perpetrator, he has been able to use this time to get rid of any evidence. And, finally, it should sadden you MOST that something like this happened at all and that the lives of the children involved have been changed forever.

[Anonymous]

If the NBC4 news broadcast is accurate (and I suspect it is and that they have some inside info in the police department), then the guy is certainly on the run. If he is in fact innocent, then why wouldn't he make himself available to the police? Why wouldn't he want to clear his name as quickly as possible? Don't you people think that if he was not responsible for the photos, yet the photos were on a camera (and maybe now even a computer) in his possession, that he'd be able to AND WANT TO speak to the police about who was in fact responsible for taking these photos?? In fact, if he was innocent, and did in fact love teaching and cared about the well-being of his students, wouldn't he WANT to assist the police in finding out who took these photos?

I don't believe for one second that this guy is just on vacation, oblivious that the police are looking to question him, OR that he is innocent and just running b/c he is scared that he will be framed for something he didn't do.

Whether people want to admit it or not, inappropriate photos WERE found on a camera in this teacher's possession and the teacher has disappeared. All in all - it certainly suggests that this guy at least knew that these photos were being taken, even if he didn't take them himself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
You will agree that most are/were out to crucify him. Sorry to use the all encompasing word...I am not saying there havent been those who have defended him...and for that I apologize.

I have found most of the posters on this thread to be primarily concerned about the children and reeling from the reality that something like this could happen at a school of Beauvior's reputation. That focus seems to have become derailed since the defensive post by the subject teacher's supposed relative.

Did it ever occur to anyone that the supposed relative could be the TEACHER in question?

[Anonymous]

What's saddened you most is the possible impact on the teacher of this situation? I'm sorry, but that's really a distorted perspective. It should sadden you that the School gave the person a heads up about their suspicions before the police or other authorities had a chance to arrive. It should sadden you that, as a result, they have been unable to question him. It should sadden you that, if he is in fact a perpetrator, he has been able to use this time to get rid of any evidence. And, finally, it should sadden you MOST that something like this happened at all and that the lives of the children involved have been changed forever.

Lots of distorted views here. Ultimately, if he is not alive to answer any charges, then no one will really know the truth and he cannot be accountable. Agreed that school should have waited to authorities to arrive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

What's saddened you most is the possible impact on the teacher of this situation? I'm sorry, but that's really a distorted perspective. It should sadden you that the School gave the person a heads up about their suspicions before the police or other authorities had a chance to arrive. It should sadden you that, as a result, they have been unable to question him. It should sadden you that, if he is in fact a perpetrator, he has been able to use this time to get rid of any evidence. And, finally, it should sadden you MOST that something like this happened at all and that the lives of the children involved have been changed forever.

Lots of distorted views here. Ultimately, if he is not alive to answer any charges, then no one will really know the truth and he cannot be accountable. Agreed that school should have waited to authorities to arrive.

Earthly accountability, perhaps. But . . .

[Anonymous]

Uhhh, as far as I can tell, the majority of caustic comments on this thread emanate from those who state specifically they are not part of the Beauvoir community. This thread wasn't created by us. It was created in response to actions by an alleged pedophile. It was fostered in large part by parents and other out there with legitimate questions and concerns.


Uhhh, you put the "jerk" in knee-jerk. "legitimate questions?" Please. My favorite by far are the people who are now wary of "all male teachers." If someone said they would do their own background check if their child had a black teacher, there'd be hell to pay. Better off without me? Not by a long shot. But have it your way, make sure to pass on all your irrational phobias and unsubstantiated fears to your children. Make sure they're scared to death of any "male teacher" or "arabian flight attendant" or anyone that doesn't look and think exactly like they do. THAT is the beauvoir community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Uhhh, as far as I can tell, the majority of caustic comments on this thread emanate from those who state specifically they are not part of the Beauvoir community. This thread wasn't created by us. It was created in response to actions by an alleged pedophile. It was fostered in large part by parents and other out there with legitimate questions and concerns.


Uhhh, you put the "jerk" in knee-jerk. "legitimate questions?" Please. My favorite by far are the people who are now wary of "all male teachers." If someone said they would do their own background check if their child had a black teacher, there'd be hell to pay. Better off without me? Not by a long shot. But have it your way, make sure to pass on all your irrational phobias and unsubstantiated fears to your children. Make sure they're scared to death of any "male teacher" or "arabian flight attendant" or anyone that doesn't look and think exactly like they do. THAT is the beauvoir community.

God I'm glad you're no longer around the Cathedral Close.

[Anonymous]

I am just wondering what you are all accomplishing by this thread. Full disclosure I'm a Beauvoir parent. But I can't understand why this thread goes on and on without any new information. Just cats fighting. Seriously. Parents outraged at the teacher and convinced he is guilty of at least some improper/pedophilic activity, parents angry at the school, some angry at parents who defend this teacher's innocence, and some angry at those same parents who are angry at the parents who defend this teacher's innocence. What is the objective of this thread?

I've never seen anything like this.

And I've never seen a thread where difference of opinion (all of which in my mind is legitimate, especially given this is under investigation) has led to such intense anger directed to other posters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am just wondering what you are all accomplishing by this thread. Full disclosure I'm a Beauvoir parent. But I can't understand why this thread goes on and on without any new information. Just cats fighting. Seriously. Parents outraged at the teacher and convinced he is guilty of at least some improper/pedophilic activity, parents angry at the school, some angry at parents who defend this teacher's innocence, and some angry at those same parents who are angry at the parents who defend this teacher's innocence. What is the objective of this thread?

I've never seen anything like this.

And I've never seen a thread where difference of opinion (all of which in my mind is legitimate, especially given this is under investigation) has led to such intense anger directed to other posters.

It's the Beauvoir effect. You love it or you hate it. Either way, emotions run high. Toss that into what is by definition an incendiary situation, and you have a Perfect Storm resulting in otherwise rationale people running amok.