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Here we go. Back on race again.

Amen

It's obvious the AHCA is beneficial to many but it has had a negative affect on many more Americans than it has helped. If the president would have been willing to modify the plan to be more American friendly it would have been more acceptable.

I agree with everything both of you are saying and on one hand I understand the need for the league to fix this problem fast. On the other hand I'm not quite sure if the punishment fits the offense. I private one on one conversation costs him 2.5 mil. a life time ban and probably forcing him to sell his team. (not taking his past history into consideration)   With that being said, I don't think there would be anyway for him or the Clippers to survive this scandal. I don't have any defense for his actions past and present. He has to be accountable.

It's inevitable that these thread always take a turn for the worse. 

Rodent had it right. It is because of the blatant evidence and the media. Its also about money. This was fixin' to damage the NBA. Damage control was needed fast.

It's not about what's cheaper, its about what's practical. Districts have limited budgets. To pay the cost of an officer on each campus (14) could potential eliminate 20 teacher positions.

I think it could be fair to say this is highly unusual stuff and not the norm in other districts.

Police officers would be preferred but expensive. PA for example has 14 campuses I think, x $50,000 salary (which is low, right TVC?) = $700,000 per year for one officer on campus verses 3 or 4 well trained armed teachers per campus at no cost.

It's hump day. Happy birthday Willie.     [Hidden Content]

...and then you throw in the divorce; it will get messy.

I don't agree with much he says but this is one of his wiser quotes.   "When ignorant folks want to advertise their ignorance, you don't really have to do anything, you just let them talk. That's what happened here," the President said.

This is sad of Clipper players and fans during a great season. The NBA needs to figure out how to legally handle him and get rid of him in a manor to be least distracting through the playoffs. Racism is alive but the fact that a league and a nation can and will rise in protest and potential force a mega-million owner out says that we are gaining ground on racism.

On prom night? :blink:  :)

Most are not “wishing”, just the possibility of expecting. Why you ask? A couple years ago I believe the news reported the warehouse manager was collecting pay checks for two nonexistent employees and we never heard the outcome. The Enterprise listed the district’s salaries that showed “janitors” and grounds keepers making $70,000 per year. They were making more in overtime than their annual salary. There’s plenty of talk about Calvin Walker; who approved those payments? Who signed off on the completed work? Who oversaw contractor work?   I’m just saying, there’s plenty of questions and reasons for concern.

It’s my hope that a new board will not be so supportive and defensive of unprofessional behavior such as not following district policy, overbilling, public rants, etc.

    The mayor would be well within her rights to give a statement or opinion on the state of BISD. However, with a city councilman that has been so vocal and involved it’s probably best to stay quiet.

Nice boat. Nice catch too.

There were no indications that there were any parents present and they charged the driver with providing the alchohol. I'm not sure what else they're looking for.

The city, county and school district are separate entities and have no involvement or oversight of each other.   As far as Butch’s salary goes, if you all recall he was a finalist for the Dallas ISD superintendent position and the board offered him a huge salary increase to stay. On paper it appeared to be a justified move because BISD was excelling academically and financially. The unknown question is what was going on behind the scenes.

You clean house

Happy hump day brothers and sisters.   [Hidden Content]

If someone thinks race is an issue then race is an issue whether the problem is with the accused or the accuser.

Classy. Certainly post worthy.

I prefer the NIV version but am not really familiar with the different versions of NIV. Mine is certainly older than 2011. I have found a discrepancy or two in mine compared to King James but I still prefer my NIV for reading.