[The Wisdom of a Distracted Mind] Idiots of the Week (most

Yes. It's Monday.

I know the week just started. But, trust me. These people have the kind of stupid to last for the next seven days (if not the rest of their lives).

Parents want school's allergy checks reinstated
toronto.ctv.ca

The parents of six Vaughan children with life-threatening allergies have filed complaints to the Ontario Human Rights Commission after one Woodbridge school stopped the practice of checking the lunches of its students.

The families say failing to screen lunches for eggs, peanuts and other allergens to which their children suffer severe reactions is a form of discrimination.

The students, who are aged between six and 11, attend St. Stephen Catholic School.

Now, don't get me wrong, I truly feel badly that these children are allergic to what are, essentially, basic food staples. However, other parents and students should not be made to suffer so as to accommodate your child's issues.

"At school, I'm afraid because I don't really know some of the food with eggs and milk look like, and most of the time the kids won't spot it because if it's like a candy or something, they'll just eat it," 11-year-old Alex told CTV News.

Well, Alex, here's a tip for you: don't eat the lunches of other children!

I know. You'd think your parents would have shared that with you, Alex. Did they also share with you the hazards of putting paper-clips into electrical outlets?

How about that whole "candy from strangers" thing? Please tell me you know these things, Alex. I mean, if you don't, you've got a hell of a lot of catching up to do, or your twelfth birthday most likely won't happen.

Also, do me a favor and slap your mother. Remind her that she is responsible for you, and you are responsible for yourself. You, and your allergies, and what you put in your shiny little head, are not the responsibilities of everyone in your school district or the nation of Canada. Just make sure to carry your EpiPen, and, for the love of god, don't put things from strangers in that mouth of yours.

Got it?

-DP

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Posted By Dan to The Wisdom of a Distracted Mind at 12/10/2007 07:38:00 PM