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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Surely you don't think it is Bancroft's responsibility to provide a playspace for all neighborhood children at all hours? [/quote]

What an unnecessarily nasty sentiment.  Playgrounds are a space where the community can come together, and while I understand the school's reasoning in making these rules, I certainly hope that your message doesn't reflect the overall tone of Bancroft parents.  [/quote]
I'm sorry if you felt it was nasty; someone on this thread is non-stop whining. Unlike you, that person does not understand the school's reasoning; he or she does feel that the school is being "ridiculous." I am not a Bancroft parent; [b]the ones who weighed in here said that they were in support of of the PTA decision[/b].[/quote]

Well, for the record, why wouldn't they (support the PTA)?  They've "got theirs" already, why would they want anyone else in?[/quote]
Now THAT seems mean-spirited and nasty. It seemed clear from the previous postings that the PTA worked long and hard to come up with a compromise. [/quote]

Hey, I'm new to this rodeo, largely because living in Shaw I don't feel very connected to the history or details of the situation.

My point was that there's not anything particularly surprising about Bancroft parents supporting the Bancroft PTA.  Who exactly is the Bancroft PTA if not Bancroft parents, after all?  So, their first concern is largely for their own children, and it's the children from outside whom they perceive to be a problem.  How is it not in their interest to support that little wall?

You can call it mean-spirited, maybe I should have phrased it more diplomatically.  It's not nasty though, it's just logic.  [/quote]
Sorry, Shaw, I assumed incorrectly that you were the same poster who called me mean-spirited and nasty. I agree completely that Bancroft parents should put the needs of their own children and school ahead of those of the community. It sounds like they've come to a reasonable compromise that at least allows some neighborhood access to the facilities.[/quote]

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