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PCA Newspaper: The New and the Old (Part 3)
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(Same gig as last time folks, you should know the routine by now, if you don't...well, look back at the other ones)
The New and the Old Part 3: The Devil We Know & the Devil We Don't
Hello, my loyal readers. I decided that you all deserved to have Valentine's Day off from my rantings and ravings, to spend the day with your special someone, that one person closest to you. And for those of you who couldn't for whatever reason, I hope at least you did not spend the day moping. Well, I draw now to the final part of my trilogy of articles. I've been building to this one, warning you of how controversial and shocking it may be. As an added precaution, those of who willing to sit through what may cause fits of rage amongst the majority, please, find a quiet, comfortable place to sit down, where you won't disturb anyone else. What I am about to say next, will likely come across as quite confrontational and hostile. My loyal readers, please however, bear with me.
I have attended this school, for 2 years now. And I have borne witnesses to things both good and bad within the hallowed grounds of this campus. However, what tends to bother me most, and what has most recently disturbed me, even greater than the dress code outrage, or the vandalism...is ignorance, and misinformation, or rather, the willful spread of these terrible things. It started around the time Principal Aubtraum took over the school. We grumbled and mumbled, and said our peace, before school life kicked back in after the summer. When I came back, I found myself welcomed by a horrific spectacle. Somehow, Felix Felinduce was slowly be pushed up the moral and spiritual ladder, while Darius was being shoved down.
As the year progressed, it became worse and worse. People started to become louder, more insistent, and further the gap was widened. Recently, with the uniform code, the gap was not only widened to a considerable degree, the ladder between was broken, to prevent the gap from ever being closed. What do I speak of? It is simple. As the school year progressed, Felix was continually elevated as a paragon of virtue and right, while Darius diminished as the scourge of 'mon kind. At its peak, Felix was given a divine sainthood you'd think would be reserved for only the purest souls, while Darius was portrayed as little more than a greedy, power-hungry tyrant who sat in his office jerking off to the cries and howls of our suffering.
This is complete, and utter, bullshit. Felix isn't and never will be any kind of saint, and Darius is not our worst nightmare. The two of them are more alike than you would think.
That's right, I said it. Already, I'm sure a handful of you have ripped your papers to shreds for me even attempting to challenge this view. Still more of you are swearing storms, already planning in your head the hateful mail, and other things you'll likely try to do to otherwise diminish me. But I don't care. More than a few will accuse me of sucking on the Principal's dick as a favor for being handed my position. I assure you that never was, and never will be, the case. I report the truth, the cold, hard truth. And the fact of the matter is, that many of you have skewed your own views so viciously, that you don't care that I could be right.
First off, no, I was not bribed nor offered anything to write this article. This position was never given to me under the condition that I extol the virtues of the current administration. I feel no obligation, contractual, or otherwise, to shower praise upon the Principal. But that does not mean I cannot thank him. Without him, I wouldn't have this position. He could've given to any number of people, who likely would be much more qualified than I to handle this job. The Principal himself does not benefit from having me specifically in this position. Therefore, I gain nothing by lying to you. I will receive no extra credit for the content of this article, nor am I earning any form of payment at this moment.
I am typing here merely to report the truth as I see it. And the truth is, Felix Felinduce is NOT the kindly old man he is necessarily made out to be. I'll begin by listing his transgressions. First and foremost: The Dress Code. Many of you might not be aware of this, but remember your freshman year, when you received that book on PCA rules and regulations? The dress code, as it was re-enforced, was already IN the rule book, clear as day. However, it seemed Felix decided that the dress code didn't matter and that it was perfectly reasonable for children to go around school half-naked, or dressed like Saffron slum whores.
Secondly, the rather lax rules regarding the Arena. Many of you will claim that the rules as they stand now, are unnecessary limitations that only diminish the impact of battle. But honestly, does impact require that we engage in crotch-shots, and claws to the jugular? Need I remind everyone of the disastrous Team Red vs. Team Jet, David vs. Goliath, which ended in nothing short of the full massacre of Team Red, in a ridiculously over-the-top, and completely unnecessary show of force? I should hope not. For those who weren't here for that. Team Red is an up-and-coming Freshman Team, which possesses a rare energy and talent, while Team Jet is the top Senior team of the school.
Through circumstances which started in a brawl being forced by Team Jet while in the school halls (another one of Felix's gaps in judgment), it ended with an official match in the ring. While there's no evidence or information regarding the setup of the match itself, for whatever reason, neither Team would back down. While Red cannot be absolved of responsibility for getting wildly over their heads, why could Team Jet show they were the better 'mon and decline the challenge, forfeit, or refuse to fight? Was it truly necessary to physically and psychology destroy the team? Even worse, why was no move made to stop the match?! When it was clear this fight had degraded into a not a respectable Arena Match, but a street brawl, it should've been halted immediately. But Felinduce stood there, allowing it continue without as much as a nod. I don't care what arrangements were made, or extenuating circumstances existed. If this school and its rules are the property of Felinduce, it was in his power to stop them.
The fighting in the halls is in itself an issue. Even with hall monitors, it was an event which could almost be counted upon to occur daily. And what possible benefit was there for the lesser classmen to be picked on and singled out for torment by the bullies? Is there any educational value to this? Of course not!! And yet not a single finger was raised to stem this tide. I myself made the foolish mistake of engaging in such a fight, but only after witnessing the bullying of a lower classman. Regardless of the circumstances, students do NOT have the right to attempt to dominate, intimidate, or otherwise bully other students like this is some wild herd in the Safari Zone! We are civilized mon for Arceus' sake!
This next point is in itself, a more personal grievance, but for me it is troublesome. I had to work hard to earn a place in the PCA, and I'm sure that a lot of you, my readers, worked hard too. But there are some, who never tried to get in, who perhaps had no thoughts of coming to PCA. But they were allowed in, because their parents spoke to Felinduce, or had connections, and got enough strings pulled and favors turned in, to get their boys and girls into this school. While I have no personal grudge against these students, I find it somewhat demoralizing that they managed to get in not on their merits, but on the favors of the administration. What was the point of all the hard work and effort some of us put in, the strain and hours and weeks and months and years we took getting ready? Why is it fair that our struggles to achieve the standards necessary to be considered are rendered moot by the fact that anyone with connections can simply ask to get in, or possibly bribe your way in! (Money does make the world go round)
But no, the most grievous crime? The one thing I still haven't, and possibly won't forgive? Leaving us. That's right, sometime after Spring Break, Felix Felinduce and Ms. Catherine Meow left the school, leaving us in the care of two Ditto interns who took on their appearance, something that apparently even caught the faculty by surprise. I have to ask this of even the most diehard of Felinduce fans: If he is really such a wonderful 'mon, why did he up and abandon us without a word, or even a goodbye? What reason could he possibly have had for simply vanishing without a trace? And before anyone gives the explanation that his reason might be something we kids won't understand: Then why couldn't he have least had said goodbye to us? Do we mean so little that he must steal away in the dark of night to get away? He could've lied to us and said it was a vacation, and at least we would've been momentarily appeased.
Now, before any accuses me of simply spending all my time bashing Felix, I'll say this. Darius isn't a saint either. Far from it. His heavy-handed and forceful methods seem a bit rough, considering. But he has always been straightforward and forthright about his reasoning. While many of us believe he has some ulterior motive for his actions, I'll bring up the following: The uniforms are likely NOT an attempt to make a profit. For one thing, uniforms are not a reliable source of income. They're marked down significantly to make it affordable for students, and even 3 shirts are given away for free. Perhaps in the first month of the code’s enforcement, there might have been a spike in profits, but even so, as time goes on, as the demand decreases, it’s doubtful that the uniforms will may any impact in the school’s accounts, especially given how much of the school’s income comes in the form of donations, and all the money that comes from tuition and fees.
Some have cited the fact, that all the rules and restrictions in no way benefit their learning experience, or that Darius has done little to enact any policy for the student’s own betterment. But really, when did Felix ever do the same? Sure, the rules were lax and enforcement barely noticeable, but I don’t recall Felix ever creating policy designed to benefit us or our learning process. So, yes, Darius may not have done the same, but if that’s a sign of his weakness, then it must be applied to Felix as well. And really, those among my readers who are my friends, we constitute probably not even one measly percent of the student population, so while we can say that yes, Darius’ rules have not either positively or negatively affected our learning experience, we can’t say the same for everyone. I also heard at least one complaint when the new rules were first instated, that the school had become no better than a military academy. I wanted to laugh. A military academy?! Does anyone have any idea how much stricter and even more tightassed the military is? There really isn’t any comparison.
I have nothing against Felix, personally. I didn’t know the ‘mon, I’d never met him, nor did any of my family have any previous dealings with him, as some of my readers have. I am the first Hotaru to ever come to PCA. However, I disagree with the way that the school was handled then. And back then, I admit, I was too introspective and withdrawn to say how I felt. But now is different, now I’m a different ‘mon. I’m now willing to stand up and state what my beliefs are, and defend them. Even if my beliefs clash with everyone else’s
A few of my friends are confused that, given my family history of my parents attempting to make me conform, why I am advocating trying to fall into line with the system. Well, I’ll tell you, because the system and our parents are two completely different things. Our parents love us, moreso than anyone else in the world is likely capable of loving us. They attempt to guide us down a path they think will help us achieve our dreams, so that we can have the life that they perhaps never had. The teachers? They care about us, and they want us to succeed, but they do not love us like our parents, likely they never will. Plus, they are governed by a system set up by someone else that isn’t designed to love us, but to teach and educate us. Plus, unlike our parents, the system won’t compromise with us, we are not its equals, we are not its offspring. We can’t negotiate with it. It was made by someone else.
We don’t have to like the system, we don’t even have to accept it. But it won’t change simply because of that. We have to simply bear the burden it places upon us. I know that for some of you, that may be a much harder fact to swallow, but it is the sad and inevitable truth. And there is likely nothing we can do that is going to change it. For those of my loyal readers who have actually endured this entire article, please believe when I say that I personally have nothing against any of you for your beliefs. I am perfectly fine with what you believe in, and what you stand for. We all make judgments about people, I do my best to withhold until I know more. But I’m not perfect, no one is, not even our Principals and Teachers. So really, can’t we be willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, and not ignorantly separate them into right and wrong, simply because we don't like them. Such a simple value judgment doesn't reflect well on us students. If we want to change anything, we have to prove that we can be reasonable and respectful 'mon.
The New and the Old Part 3: The Devil We Know & the Devil We Don't
Hello, my loyal readers. I decided that you all deserved to have Valentine's Day off from my rantings and ravings, to spend the day with your special someone, that one person closest to you. And for those of you who couldn't for whatever reason, I hope at least you did not spend the day moping. Well, I draw now to the final part of my trilogy of articles. I've been building to this one, warning you of how controversial and shocking it may be. As an added precaution, those of who willing to sit through what may cause fits of rage amongst the majority, please, find a quiet, comfortable place to sit down, where you won't disturb anyone else. What I am about to say next, will likely come across as quite confrontational and hostile. My loyal readers, please however, bear with me.
I have attended this school, for 2 years now. And I have borne witnesses to things both good and bad within the hallowed grounds of this campus. However, what tends to bother me most, and what has most recently disturbed me, even greater than the dress code outrage, or the vandalism...is ignorance, and misinformation, or rather, the willful spread of these terrible things. It started around the time Principal Aubtraum took over the school. We grumbled and mumbled, and said our peace, before school life kicked back in after the summer. When I came back, I found myself welcomed by a horrific spectacle. Somehow, Felix Felinduce was slowly be pushed up the moral and spiritual ladder, while Darius was being shoved down.
As the year progressed, it became worse and worse. People started to become louder, more insistent, and further the gap was widened. Recently, with the uniform code, the gap was not only widened to a considerable degree, the ladder between was broken, to prevent the gap from ever being closed. What do I speak of? It is simple. As the school year progressed, Felix was continually elevated as a paragon of virtue and right, while Darius diminished as the scourge of 'mon kind. At its peak, Felix was given a divine sainthood you'd think would be reserved for only the purest souls, while Darius was portrayed as little more than a greedy, power-hungry tyrant who sat in his office jerking off to the cries and howls of our suffering.
This is complete, and utter, bullshit. Felix isn't and never will be any kind of saint, and Darius is not our worst nightmare. The two of them are more alike than you would think.
That's right, I said it. Already, I'm sure a handful of you have ripped your papers to shreds for me even attempting to challenge this view. Still more of you are swearing storms, already planning in your head the hateful mail, and other things you'll likely try to do to otherwise diminish me. But I don't care. More than a few will accuse me of sucking on the Principal's dick as a favor for being handed my position. I assure you that never was, and never will be, the case. I report the truth, the cold, hard truth. And the fact of the matter is, that many of you have skewed your own views so viciously, that you don't care that I could be right.
First off, no, I was not bribed nor offered anything to write this article. This position was never given to me under the condition that I extol the virtues of the current administration. I feel no obligation, contractual, or otherwise, to shower praise upon the Principal. But that does not mean I cannot thank him. Without him, I wouldn't have this position. He could've given to any number of people, who likely would be much more qualified than I to handle this job. The Principal himself does not benefit from having me specifically in this position. Therefore, I gain nothing by lying to you. I will receive no extra credit for the content of this article, nor am I earning any form of payment at this moment.
I am typing here merely to report the truth as I see it. And the truth is, Felix Felinduce is NOT the kindly old man he is necessarily made out to be. I'll begin by listing his transgressions. First and foremost: The Dress Code. Many of you might not be aware of this, but remember your freshman year, when you received that book on PCA rules and regulations? The dress code, as it was re-enforced, was already IN the rule book, clear as day. However, it seemed Felix decided that the dress code didn't matter and that it was perfectly reasonable for children to go around school half-naked, or dressed like Saffron slum whores.
Secondly, the rather lax rules regarding the Arena. Many of you will claim that the rules as they stand now, are unnecessary limitations that only diminish the impact of battle. But honestly, does impact require that we engage in crotch-shots, and claws to the jugular? Need I remind everyone of the disastrous Team Red vs. Team Jet, David vs. Goliath, which ended in nothing short of the full massacre of Team Red, in a ridiculously over-the-top, and completely unnecessary show of force? I should hope not. For those who weren't here for that. Team Red is an up-and-coming Freshman Team, which possesses a rare energy and talent, while Team Jet is the top Senior team of the school.
Through circumstances which started in a brawl being forced by Team Jet while in the school halls (another one of Felix's gaps in judgment), it ended with an official match in the ring. While there's no evidence or information regarding the setup of the match itself, for whatever reason, neither Team would back down. While Red cannot be absolved of responsibility for getting wildly over their heads, why could Team Jet show they were the better 'mon and decline the challenge, forfeit, or refuse to fight? Was it truly necessary to physically and psychology destroy the team? Even worse, why was no move made to stop the match?! When it was clear this fight had degraded into a not a respectable Arena Match, but a street brawl, it should've been halted immediately. But Felinduce stood there, allowing it continue without as much as a nod. I don't care what arrangements were made, or extenuating circumstances existed. If this school and its rules are the property of Felinduce, it was in his power to stop them.
The fighting in the halls is in itself an issue. Even with hall monitors, it was an event which could almost be counted upon to occur daily. And what possible benefit was there for the lesser classmen to be picked on and singled out for torment by the bullies? Is there any educational value to this? Of course not!! And yet not a single finger was raised to stem this tide. I myself made the foolish mistake of engaging in such a fight, but only after witnessing the bullying of a lower classman. Regardless of the circumstances, students do NOT have the right to attempt to dominate, intimidate, or otherwise bully other students like this is some wild herd in the Safari Zone! We are civilized mon for Arceus' sake!
This next point is in itself, a more personal grievance, but for me it is troublesome. I had to work hard to earn a place in the PCA, and I'm sure that a lot of you, my readers, worked hard too. But there are some, who never tried to get in, who perhaps had no thoughts of coming to PCA. But they were allowed in, because their parents spoke to Felinduce, or had connections, and got enough strings pulled and favors turned in, to get their boys and girls into this school. While I have no personal grudge against these students, I find it somewhat demoralizing that they managed to get in not on their merits, but on the favors of the administration. What was the point of all the hard work and effort some of us put in, the strain and hours and weeks and months and years we took getting ready? Why is it fair that our struggles to achieve the standards necessary to be considered are rendered moot by the fact that anyone with connections can simply ask to get in, or possibly bribe your way in! (Money does make the world go round)
But no, the most grievous crime? The one thing I still haven't, and possibly won't forgive? Leaving us. That's right, sometime after Spring Break, Felix Felinduce and Ms. Catherine Meow left the school, leaving us in the care of two Ditto interns who took on their appearance, something that apparently even caught the faculty by surprise. I have to ask this of even the most diehard of Felinduce fans: If he is really such a wonderful 'mon, why did he up and abandon us without a word, or even a goodbye? What reason could he possibly have had for simply vanishing without a trace? And before anyone gives the explanation that his reason might be something we kids won't understand: Then why couldn't he have least had said goodbye to us? Do we mean so little that he must steal away in the dark of night to get away? He could've lied to us and said it was a vacation, and at least we would've been momentarily appeased.
Now, before any accuses me of simply spending all my time bashing Felix, I'll say this. Darius isn't a saint either. Far from it. His heavy-handed and forceful methods seem a bit rough, considering. But he has always been straightforward and forthright about his reasoning. While many of us believe he has some ulterior motive for his actions, I'll bring up the following: The uniforms are likely NOT an attempt to make a profit. For one thing, uniforms are not a reliable source of income. They're marked down significantly to make it affordable for students, and even 3 shirts are given away for free. Perhaps in the first month of the code’s enforcement, there might have been a spike in profits, but even so, as time goes on, as the demand decreases, it’s doubtful that the uniforms will may any impact in the school’s accounts, especially given how much of the school’s income comes in the form of donations, and all the money that comes from tuition and fees.
Some have cited the fact, that all the rules and restrictions in no way benefit their learning experience, or that Darius has done little to enact any policy for the student’s own betterment. But really, when did Felix ever do the same? Sure, the rules were lax and enforcement barely noticeable, but I don’t recall Felix ever creating policy designed to benefit us or our learning process. So, yes, Darius may not have done the same, but if that’s a sign of his weakness, then it must be applied to Felix as well. And really, those among my readers who are my friends, we constitute probably not even one measly percent of the student population, so while we can say that yes, Darius’ rules have not either positively or negatively affected our learning experience, we can’t say the same for everyone. I also heard at least one complaint when the new rules were first instated, that the school had become no better than a military academy. I wanted to laugh. A military academy?! Does anyone have any idea how much stricter and even more tightassed the military is? There really isn’t any comparison.
I have nothing against Felix, personally. I didn’t know the ‘mon, I’d never met him, nor did any of my family have any previous dealings with him, as some of my readers have. I am the first Hotaru to ever come to PCA. However, I disagree with the way that the school was handled then. And back then, I admit, I was too introspective and withdrawn to say how I felt. But now is different, now I’m a different ‘mon. I’m now willing to stand up and state what my beliefs are, and defend them. Even if my beliefs clash with everyone else’s
A few of my friends are confused that, given my family history of my parents attempting to make me conform, why I am advocating trying to fall into line with the system. Well, I’ll tell you, because the system and our parents are two completely different things. Our parents love us, moreso than anyone else in the world is likely capable of loving us. They attempt to guide us down a path they think will help us achieve our dreams, so that we can have the life that they perhaps never had. The teachers? They care about us, and they want us to succeed, but they do not love us like our parents, likely they never will. Plus, they are governed by a system set up by someone else that isn’t designed to love us, but to teach and educate us. Plus, unlike our parents, the system won’t compromise with us, we are not its equals, we are not its offspring. We can’t negotiate with it. It was made by someone else.
We don’t have to like the system, we don’t even have to accept it. But it won’t change simply because of that. We have to simply bear the burden it places upon us. I know that for some of you, that may be a much harder fact to swallow, but it is the sad and inevitable truth. And there is likely nothing we can do that is going to change it. For those of my loyal readers who have actually endured this entire article, please believe when I say that I personally have nothing against any of you for your beliefs. I am perfectly fine with what you believe in, and what you stand for. We all make judgments about people, I do my best to withhold until I know more. But I’m not perfect, no one is, not even our Principals and Teachers. So really, can’t we be willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, and not ignorantly separate them into right and wrong, simply because we don't like them. Such a simple value judgment doesn't reflect well on us students. If we want to change anything, we have to prove that we can be reasonable and respectful 'mon.
Of the three articles so far, I think this one is the most needed.It is one thing to dislike to current Principal, but that dis-like should not be allowed to warp our perceptions.
Personally, while I do feel that Mr. Feliduce's lax style of leadership left much to be desired, I personally feel that it kept in better sync with the spirit upon which this school was founded than Mr. Aubutraum's methods. That is to say, Mr. Feliduces policies were based around us making our own decisions (for good or ill), while Mr. Aubutraums policies are centered around rigid obediance.
Mind you, I'm not saying that obeying the rules is a bad thing, but All of Mr. Aubutraum's policies specifically leave no room for special cases or exceptions. One can almsot feel how reluctantly the allowance for 'species traditional hats' clause was allowed in the uniform.
My main point can be summed up thus: the PCA primes goal is to take us, the best of the best, and help us to become leaders. We are meant to be the best of our generation has to offer. If someone else is making all of our decisions for us, when are we learning to decide for ourselves?
Team Guardians
And it's true, as I said, Principal Aubtruam's heavy-handed and forceful style does seem to leave no room for lee-way. But, think of this: when you make exceptions for one group, there will always be another group who will demand the same allowance, then another, and another, and another. Before long, the rule simply doesn't exist, crushed under the burden of all the exceptions that are made. Can you see how this is an issue?
I do acknowledge your counter-point. If we are told which direction to travel, how will we ever make our own way in the world? But at this stage in our lives, when we're still young and learning how to walk properly (metaphorically speaking) I think a bit of a push in the right direction is necessary to our development. Perhaps at some point in the future, a middle ground can be reached.
There's a difference between getting a push in the right direction, and being frog-marched in it. I know that we are young, but in order for us to learn not to make mistakes later, we have to have room to make them now. Mr. Feliduce might have given us more freedom than we should have had, but Mr. Aubrtaum gives us far less than we deserve. It's true that we arrive at high school, we are still children... but when we leave, we will have grown into adults. It seems almost insulting that we're treated like the exact same types of children all throughout.
I understand the slippery slope concept, but that's the nature of the beast. Being able to find a balance is a part of the job of the Principal's job. It is a nature of our being imperfect that any laws we could possibly make are also imperfect, so we must allow for the instances where they are wrong.
Finally, someone with brains! I can't tell you how relieved I am that someone went and finally said it. Felix is not some super hero with a heart of gold who can do no wrong. He was a mon who was innatentive and too uninvolved with the students. His aproach was too cold. Its was almost as if he was trying to keep an emotional distance from everyone he knew. What sort of teaching method is that? Good teaching requires making a connection between the administration and the students.
Keep up the good work!
-Casper Cruz, Team Shield.
Hemlock: Firstly, I do hope this letter is not confusing, as all four team members wanted to write something together. We will try to distinguish who says what, and we will not censor eachother's opinions. I am Hemlock Nuitte.
Bane: Greetings, I'm Bane O'Sullivan
Luna: I am Luna Selene
Itachi: I am itachi Aoki
Hemlock: And we are Team Dusk. I would first like to point out the irony of saying a Dusknoir is not our "worst nightmare". It is not meant to be offensive, It's just that we all know what they are capable of.
Bane: First off, I would like to say that something like a Dress code could affect a students ability to learn. Though it keeps people modest and makes the place seem orderly, for students It could be quite...gloomy and a heavy blow to the moral. It may kill a students desire to learn, and an unhappy student is an unsuccessful student.
Hemlock: Bane does bring up a good point. Also, I think it is safe to mention that -- And I know this won't make me popular with the student body -- but children are a lot like feral beasts. They do not like to be caged. If any restriction was forced upon them they will lash out at the source of it. I do not say this is true for all. You yourself sound like a very mature student. Yet, this is the case for many of our students. and I think that is what the problem is about: Freedom, being unrestrained. If someone feels their liberty is at stake, they will do many drastic things to protect it.
Itachi: As for what you said, about the pulling of strings and the money, I can say this: The world is not fair. That's how things go. Money DOES make the world go around. Don't be foolish to think otherwise.
Hemlock: I apologize for Itachi, he is very....negative. But as I said, we will not censor anyone's opinions. Of course, I'm pretty sure he was one of those students that got in through string pulling, so he might be a bit offended.
Luna: And I just remembered, I feel the wording you use was a bit harsh. I respect your opinion whole-heartedly (even if I disagree), but you should be careful on how you present it. Because you appeared to so spiteful, I was thinking of even throwing the paper away, thinking it was just some senseless opinion. So next time, you should be careful how you conduct yourself when writing an opinion paper. Be assertive, but not aggressive.
Hemlock: Well, I think that's all we got to say for now. Really do thank ya for reading this, and for your patience with this....experimental technique of writing.
Bane: And, if someone DOES give ya trouble, just look for us, we'd be willing to help. We may have different opinions, but we all feel our opinions should cause us to be persecuted.
Team Dusk wishes you good fortune! (Maybe except for Itachi.)
P.S.
Bane: I offered you our assistance with someone causes you problems. So you better not act all modest and say "I can handle myself." We are truely willing to help.
Itachi: I didn't agree to anything...
-TEAM DUSK-
Once again, it is nice to see some sense, and I have learned a bit more of the more recent history of this school. From the sounds of things, it's a possibility that the 'mon here are mostly opposed to change in general, especially if it enforces more rules against their methods. And when they have a figurehead to point fingers at, this doesn't seem all that surprising. I thank you for writing these articles, and hope more 'mon realize what is written here.
Sincerely,
Kenji Watanabe
Am I reading a school newspaper? This level of vitriol and outright dirty language is simply unheard of!
You even go so far as to admit that there are mon far more qualified than you for the job, why don't you do the noble thing -- since you give so much lip-service to being honorable and all that nonsense -- and step down so that the position can be filled COMPETENTLY? If nothing else, this column demonstrates your utter inability to fill the position you were so GENEROUSLY HANDED.
You are everything that is wrong with modern journalism, you sycophant!
With MOST HUMBLE REGARDS,
Magdallin MacMullen, Student Reporter