In article >,
"James Silverton" > wrote:

>
> When I attended Oban High School, corporal punishment was allowed (with
> a broad leather strap called a tawse). My math teacher, Mr. Troup,
> hardly ever used it being a dead shot with pieces of chalk when he saw
> you talking or just being innattentive in his opinion. I don't think any
> of my fellow brats ever complained; a great contrast from present day
> conditions. Actually, Mr. Troup and I stayed friends to the end of his
> life.

I honest to gods wish it was still that way!
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