"Omelet" > wrote in message
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> 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!
> --
> Peace! Om

Marine DI screaming in grunt's face. Reply: "You don't scare me, I went to
Catholic school."

I saw public beatings in Catholic and public schools.

Steve