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What is David Olio's side of the story?
by Skeptical of the media
May 31, 2015
It seems to not make sense that a veteran teacher would read the sexually explicit poem to his students. I smell BS on what the media is reporting. What really happened? What is Mr. Olio's version?
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mike ee On 5/31/15, Skeptical of the media wrote: > It seems to not make sense that a veteran > teacher would read the sexually explicit > poem to his students. I smell BS on what > the media is reporting. What really > happened? What is Mr. Olio's version?

you smell BS because you smell yourself. the fact that the teacher quit afte...See More
Jun 1, 2015
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elsiev The fact is ... A student brought the poem to Mr. Olio, asking for a reading and a discussion of it. Clearly he decided to do just that. We don't know why, but seriously after reading the poem I can understand the outcry.

There's nothing hidden here. No "media BS" -- just a straightforward reporting of the facts.

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Jun 1, 2015
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Skeptical of the media Why would he do that? The poem is gross and extremely inappropriate. I would somewhat understand if a naive first year teacher in his or her early 20s did that.... But someone who has awards, accolades, and is a veteran? What would possess him to do that??? I was wondering if perhaps he was set up by someone wanting him out.

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elsiev On 6/01/15, Skeptical of the media wrote: > Why would he do that? The poem is gross > and extremely inappropriate. I would > somewhat understand if a naive first year > teacher in his or her early 20s did > that.... But someone who has awards, > accolades, and is a veteran? What would > possess him to do that??? I was wondering...See More
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