I contend that the STOP forum was a total waste of time. It only further enflamed opposing sides without accomplishing anything constructive. And before Ms.Reese or Dr.Clark argue with my use of the word "enflamed" by telling me to check out the serene online broadcast of the forum, I would like to ask them this question: What is oppression and why do some of you(Ms.Patton) subscribe to the theory that the evidence of experienced oppression is "telling you they have"? What I do anticipate, if I do get a response, is a definition so loose and open-ended that almost any student could claim subject to tyranny. Our school has real, tangible problems that are not being discussed. Let's focus on those as well. Also, don't university professors have better things to do than getting incensed by the opinions of high school students? No offense, but I think this is all overblown. But I do agree with Kumars that this is a good place for voicing feelings. Love.