In the world of video games, reality television and girls gone wild, have our youth become desensitized to others feelings? Have we become a society of soulless zombies, who get their rocks off by hurting others. It may be the case for nine teens arrested in South Hadley that bullied Phoebe Prince to death.
A fellow student said, “In the hallways, people would give little smart remarks, just look at her funny like she had three eyes,” He added students called her a “slut” and an “Irish whore,” but Prince never discussed her woes with him. After 3 months of relentless torment, she decided to end it all by hanging herself.
Her reign of terror continued even after she died. School officials have scrambled to lay blame on the victim and not take responsibility for allowing it to happen. According to Superintendent Gus A. Sayer, the school officials first learned of the bullying, a week before she died, when a student walked into a classroom and called Prince a “slut” in front of a teacher. The student, he said, was punished. “She bore a lot of this stuff herself,” Sayer said of Phoebe. According to Sayer I guess, “she was asking for it.”
When a school is led by a person like Superintendent Gus Sayer, who blames the victim for other students nasty behavior, is not only clueless but obviously lacks the sensitivity to hold such an important position and should be fired. Teachers should lead by example, by not punishing the teens who bullied Phoebe Prince, they gave their silent approval by looking the other way.
Even after Prince’s death, the bullying has continued. One girl wrote “accomplished” on her Facebook page, as if pushing poor Phoebe over the edge was something to brag about. When another student rebuked her, one of the bully’s friend warned her to “watch her back.”
Now, the “South Hadley Nine” will face a jury of their peers. Forced to be held accountable for their actions, not only in the court system but in the prison system as well. Now who has to watch their back? Post that on your Facebook page.
Is this moron for real? Where did he get his education, and why is he in charge of children when he is unable to look after them? THis Sayer person needs to be fired! I mean, if you are incapable of doing a job, get out!
I went to school in 4 different continents including Africa. Even the savage beasts in the African jungles don’t act like these “kids” (although it sounds like they knew what they were doing, so I’m unsure if calling them “kids” is proper.) I really am unclear how this constitutes “civilized” behaviour?
simply amazing:( apparently the school put in place a way for students to report being bullied.oh and they can do it without revealing there identity..but am i getting this right the school wont take it seriously unless there is a name of the student. which would seem to make the problem worse when the bullys find out who reported them. ohhh and the best part this ineffective help method was put in place just 2 weeks ago well after her death.
Get rid of them they are lying the entire school knew – The POS Librarian the day she took her life witnessed her being abused in the Library – Phoebe was seen crying and being bullied by students in the bathroom – hallways – in classes – after school – she went and asked for help and was sent back to class for more abuse – her Mother made calls complaining – BUT NO ONE knew nothing they are liars
and I also think either the school or the 6- Bullys parents should reimburse the Prince family for the Death finances-this was a terrible and unforgiveable act – I hope everyone that was involved pays for their shameful stupidity
A Mom from Mass
gus sayer fuck off outa town.
I agree 100% with Larry K. Superintendent Sayer must go. The principal and vice principal must go . . . that is just the start. Phoebe apparently talked to the vice principal, asking to go home early and was returned to the classroom with no action. How can these people live with themselves?
Gus Sayer needs to step up by stepping DOWN.
http://onlyintherepublicofamherst.blogspot.com/2010/04/gus-sayer-just-go-i-dont-care-how-just.html