Philosophy classroom: Ethics class #4, Monday, 2-4pm

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"Today's topic is power and responsibility, and I would like to remind you all that your grade comes from your discussion, not your presence. If you don't feel comfortable talking, write something down and hand it in to me. Being a silent warm body in the classroom is no different than not turning up."

[ooc: And I would remind you that I leave posts open for the whole week. If you post 'shows up and takes a seat' I know you're still alive, but you need to actually address the discussion topics to pass the class.]

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Re: OOC Discussion - Maia's detention

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To make things clear OOC, although IC you are, of course, free to draw whatever conclusions you like...

Maia did not get detention for what she said. You're allowed to have any opinion you like in ethics class, and there will be no condemnation from Tara for it.

She got detention because she was rude and antagonistic. Her challenge was not framed as a question for the class to explore, but as a self-centred demand, which belittled not only her teacher but more than half the students in her class.

Angelus, who got the TA position for asking the hard questions people don't want to answer, is careful to always phrase them as academic discussions. He does not stoop to personal attacks, or suggest that his view or abilities makes him better than anyone else. Maia did both, and it's the lack of respect - to her fellow students more than to her teacher - that earned her detention.

This will, of course, be explained to Maia IC.