In my letter of Aug. 10, I did not say I agreed with the content of the award-winning essay. However, I wished to highlight the right of the individual to write of matters which may be offensive to some. Such is freedom of speech. It is also thought provoking. To withdraw this item from the contest because of content was blatant censorship. It appears that the contest was poorly designed and promoted. Therefore I question the qualification of persons who designed the competition.
How about the education system that is top heavy with bureaucrats getting bonuses for an annual decline in student’s performance in math and science. Shouldn’t those doing the work, such as teachers, nurses and employees get rewarded instead of those at the top of the heap?This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.