As things currently stand, in addition to the frivolous expense of his ranting, Jackson is probably the only national leader on record who objects to a "zero-tolerance" policy against school violence. Which begs the question: Why is Jackson still considered a national leader at all? In this, the wake of his latest misguided debacle, we again find ourselves fruitlessly awaiting the condemnation of his peers.
Meanwhile, back in Decatur, school officials, undoubtedly shaken by the vicious accusations and tumult that they have survived, are left with students to teach and order to maintain.
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Noah D. Oppenheim '00 is a social studies concentrator in Adams House. His column will resume in February.