I read an article today about a bus driver who was fired over what could be perceived as questionable comments on his blog. The bus driver wanted to discuss the challenges of being a bus driver, while the company felt that he was very critical of how the business was being managed.
As for myself, I have written entries about trials and triumphs I face as a teacher. There are some issues I choose not to talk about on my blog like the FSA's (Foundation Skills Assessment) or teaching Social Justice 11/12 in schools because they are politically-charged. I love a good debate when everyone participates respectfully, but some things should be said in person because much can be misconstrued when they are written, especially online! I certainly would not want to get fired because of my perception of what constitutes as honest and candid recollections of life as a teacher.
Besides, isn't what happened to the bus driver a form of censorship? When is it necessary to silence someone's need to vent or speak his/her mind over an issue in a personal forum? I hope I haven't overstepped boundaries, but at the same time, I hope I would have the integrity and audacity to speak out for something (or someone) that I think is valuable to know and worth fighting for.
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