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[quote=Anonymous]There are so many problems with this. Yes, its wrong for kids to tweet threats to anyone, including a public figure, and there should be consequences for kids that used any threats or racial comments.

However, it amazes me that Starr never took the opportunity to point out the larger problem with cyber bullying where kids in power use technology to hurt kids that are less powerful. This is truly harmful and a real problem in MCPS which MCPS does nothing to address. Is he so self absorbed that he only sees himself as a "parental figure" when kids in a less powerful position than he, act inappropriately toward him? He can't be bothered to do anything for kids who are real victims of constant bullying from those with more power then themselves?

There are have been several instances of sex offenders caught in MCPS on Starr's watch. Starr could have and should have sent a county-wide note about this..how to protect your children, what to watch for and how to talk to your child, apologizing that MCPS failed to act to protect these kids, and educating kids. Instead, Starr's PR team reacts to avoid or hope it doesn't get out. However if Starr is criticized then they fly into action scheduled press conferences and sending out county-wide email.

Its quite likely that the first post and quick "kudos to Starr" posts in fast succession are from his PR team. Everything he does aligns with the actions of someone who is more interested in self-promotion and establishing a name for himself than actually leading a large education system and serving students, parents and taxpayers. [/quote]

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