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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Maia cleared her throat breathing a little harder, her voice shaking. "I would like to apologize first to Shane, for having offended you. I know that your a nice person and that you help people as does everyone in this class. To the rest of the class I would like to apologize for my comments that offended you. I did not intend them to be viewed that way and I am very sorry that they were. I had no excuse to be rude to anyone one and most certainly not Ms. Maclay." Looks at Tara now "I am sorry to have been disrespectful, I was speaking from a place in which I have almost no memory of. I did not mean to speak out of turn or to speak to you in any manner other then that of a teacher asking a simple question." Maia's eyes start to tear up. "I-I am sorry and I- I will try very hard not offend anyone in this class again with thoughtless remarks on an area I am not acquainted with." Maia looks at Tara again tears falling, her heart aching from their conversation earlier in the day. "I am sorry for letting emotions cloud my reason Ms. Maclay. I am." Maia sat back down swiping at her tears staring at the desk top again.

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Tara crosses to her desk, grabs a box of tissues, and passes them to Maia.

"It doesn't matter whether you're acquainted with the area or not, Maia," she says quietly. "Most of the people here who have powers have had them all their lives. You're not alone in that. But "lalalala about their daily lives" is incredibly condescending. 'Normal' people face untold tragedies every day, and they deal with the situations without precognition, without invulnerability... yes, there are people who ignore those in need. But to blankly tar everyone with the same brush because they're not 'special' is the worst kind of prejudice. I understand that you did not mean to be disrespectful... but you were. You may hold whatever opinion you like, but this class cannot function if people cannot speak. And when you present yourself as superior by wont of things you have no control of, it is no different than those who believe they are superior because of the colour of their skin, or the family of their birth. I won't tolerate it in this class."

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Maia listens carefully to Tara's statement and nods. "Yes Ms. Maclay I do see your point and I have honestly never thought about it in those terms. I apologize again to the class for painting myself in that manner as that was not my intention." She looks at the class "I am sorry guys. I didn't mean to offended anyone and in the future I will refrain from doing so." Maia looks back down at her desk sad and humiliated.

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"I appreciate your apology, Maia. Thank you."

Tara nods, and clears her throat, turning to the rest of the class. "Okay, anyone else have any thoughts about the discussion question?"