On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:02:08 -0800, Steve B wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
>> 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."

<snort>

your pal,
blake