The Non-apology

The Age of Over-reaction has spawned the Non-apology. Men of character only say and do things they intend. If these actions are studied, moral and deliberate, human freedoms give them legitimacy. Polite men have been known to say they regret that someone may have been offended, which says, "What I said was true and reasonable, and you should rethink your position." This Non-apology is embraced by the rational and confounds the ignorant.

CALIFORNIA LAWS UPDATE

Local schools are run by a School Board elected by the people. The Board hires a superintendent, the finest educational expert the community can afford. The superintendent, with the approval of the Board, staffs the schools with teachers and support personnel. If the people are unhappy with the progress of the schools, they should elect a new School Board.

The State of California has passed a law allowing the Mayor of Los Angeles to inject himself into this process in his city. This is wrong. The authority of school boards everywhere is potentially diminished and, of course, the Los Angeles Board is rightfully challenging this ill-advised law.