So, I don't really know anything about this, but on the surface of it, they would have had to make felons of so many...
So, I don't really know anything about this, but on the surface of it, they would have had to make felons of so many kids I went to high school with, who tried and succeeded at making things like chlorine gas, in the chemistry lab, without permission, knowing what they were doing, that necessitated evacuating the building for a while, that this is just ridiculous.
And if she was doing something out in an open grassy area, away from people, that was her being careful. Reprimand, her, make sure she understands why there might have been a better way to experiment, but don't make a federal case out of it. I don't think she's a hero, I think she's a normal kid. If this is true, there's a whole pack of adults (including some of the commenters) who are idiots. Consequences, my eye.
Originally shared by Pamela L. Gay
This is wrong.
UPDATE 1: There is a petition started on Change.org: http://chn.ge/16oQoU6
UPDATE 2: A followup news article is here: http://bit.ly/ZWk0nF
TL;DR version: Teen does science, it gets messy, she gets expelled and charged as an adult with a felony. If I was rich, I'd get her a lawyer and a private school education. I'm not rich, but if someone sets up an Indiegogo after reaching out to the girl, I'll gladly give.
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According to the linked news article a curious student was doing random science experiments of the "Mix this and see what happens" variety. What she mixed - toilet bowl cleaner and aluminum - had a smoky reaction that exploded a soda bottle. No damage was caused. No one was hurt... unless you take into consideration the girl's future. She was expelled and according to the story will have to complete her schooling through a program for expelled students. She is also being charged with a felony as an adult.
Let me put this clearly: Because she did a science experiment, she is being expelled and having a felony charge put against her that if convicted will prevent her from taking many jobs, voting, or other wise enjoying a fruitful life.
Scientific curiosity should not be punished.
If I was rich, I'd get this girl a lawyer. She does not deserve a felony on her permanent record. If I was rich, I'd get this girl a private school education because it is clear that the public schools have failed her.
I'm not rich. So I'm sitting here feeling angry and helpless.
If anyone knows how to reach out to this girl and can (with her permission) set up an Indiegogo to support her and her education, I will gladly give.
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/04/florida_teen_girl_charged_with.php
And if she was doing something out in an open grassy area, away from people, that was her being careful. Reprimand, her, make sure she understands why there might have been a better way to experiment, but don't make a federal case out of it. I don't think she's a hero, I think she's a normal kid. If this is true, there's a whole pack of adults (including some of the commenters) who are idiots. Consequences, my eye.
Originally shared by Pamela L. Gay
This is wrong.
UPDATE 1: There is a petition started on Change.org: http://chn.ge/16oQoU6
UPDATE 2: A followup news article is here: http://bit.ly/ZWk0nF
TL;DR version: Teen does science, it gets messy, she gets expelled and charged as an adult with a felony. If I was rich, I'd get her a lawyer and a private school education. I'm not rich, but if someone sets up an Indiegogo after reaching out to the girl, I'll gladly give.
editorial
According to the linked news article a curious student was doing random science experiments of the "Mix this and see what happens" variety. What she mixed - toilet bowl cleaner and aluminum - had a smoky reaction that exploded a soda bottle. No damage was caused. No one was hurt... unless you take into consideration the girl's future. She was expelled and according to the story will have to complete her schooling through a program for expelled students. She is also being charged with a felony as an adult.
Let me put this clearly: Because she did a science experiment, she is being expelled and having a felony charge put against her that if convicted will prevent her from taking many jobs, voting, or other wise enjoying a fruitful life.
Scientific curiosity should not be punished.
If I was rich, I'd get this girl a lawyer. She does not deserve a felony on her permanent record. If I was rich, I'd get this girl a private school education because it is clear that the public schools have failed her.
I'm not rich. So I'm sitting here feeling angry and helpless.
If anyone knows how to reach out to this girl and can (with her permission) set up an Indiegogo to support her and her education, I will gladly give.
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/04/florida_teen_girl_charged_with.php
Well...that's just astonishingly infuriating!
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