CENTRE DAILY TIMES

2-28-72

TO-THE-EDITOR

Punished For Truth

I’m a student in ninth grade and I’m replying to Mr. Weirs letter that supports the dismissal of Mr. Acanfora.

I just want to say that Mr. Weir doesn’t speak for all, as he seems to think. I’m glad that Mr. Acanfora has been reinstated. He is a good student teacher and he makes science interesting.

The students in our science class took a poll and a clear majority voted to support him.

I don’t think a teacher’s private associations have anything to do with how good his teaching methods are. Just because he belongs to a group that I don’t believe in doesn’t give me the right to decide where he dare or dare not work.

It seems as though in our society some people are punished for telling the truth, and others are rewarded with a job and respect if they act out a lie.

My parents read this letter and they said “we’re with you.”

DORSEY HOUTZ

Lemont