Ravenel's comments denouncedSchool board chair: Language 'sets us back' By Diette Courrégé (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Charleston County School Board Chairman Hillery Douglas condemned on Tuesday night the profane comments made by board member Arthur Ravenel Jr. supposedly in reference to Superintendent Nancy McGinley. 
Hillery Douglas Related storiesArthur Ravenel: I 'used the word' -- 5.24.2008 Threats to McGinley's job alleged -- 5.23.2008 Five board members confirmed last week that McGinley described recently a situation in which Ravenel told an employee that he had gotten rid of one "bitch" and would get rid of another, referring to former Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson and McGinley. "We absolutely reject this kind of threatening and discriminatory language," Douglas said while reading a prepared statement at the board meeting. "It sets us back, not forward, and sends the wrong message, especially to women, about the importance of treating everyone with respect." Ravenel initially denied but later admitted to using the word "bitch," although he said he does not remember the context in which he used the word. He also maintains that he did not threaten McGinley's job. Douglas said on Tuesday that there is no debate about what happened. "The facts are well established and documented," he said. "We know that a board member, in speaking openly to staff at district headquarters, used a demeaning and discriminatory term to describe the superintendent. He did this not once, but twice. And he threatened the superintendent's job, saying she'd be history if she didn't put something on the agenda." Hillery Douglas's prepared statementCharleston County School District Chairman Hillery Douglas's prepared statement prior to Tuesday's board meeting. After Douglas read the statement, no board member said anything and the meeting continued with its scheduled agenda. Board members said Ravenel was not feeling well and he was not at the meeting on Tuesday. He could not be reached for comment afterward. McGinley confirmed on Tuesday that she told the board about the incident and said she thought the board took it seriously and appreciated members' support. She would not say what she thought of Ravenel's comments, other than they "speak for themselves." She didn't think there was any value in continuing to go back and forth about the details of what happened and said she wanted to put the focus where it should be — education. "It's unfortunate this had to occur," she said, referring to what Ravenel said and that it became public. Ray Toler was one of the board members who was with Ravenel when he went to the district office to see whether the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science was on the board's agenda. Ravenel said he got frustrated when the issue wasn't on the agenda. Toler didn't say anything after Douglas read the statement and said after the meeting that he didn't know Douglas was going to talk about the incident. "I didn't feel a need to (say anything)," he said. "I think the sooner it goes to bed, the better it will be." Toler said again on Tuesday that he did not hear Ravenel use the word "bitch" and that this story has been created in an effort to discredit Ravenel. He said board members who weren't at the district office with Ravenel were wrong. Board Vice Chairwoman Nancy Cook, who also was with Ravenel and Toler at the time of the remarks, was not at the board meeting. Like Toler, Cook said again on Tuesday that she never heard Ravenel use the word "bitch." She said she didn't want to talk about what was said at the board meeting because she wasn't there. IN BOARD ACTION -- The Charleston County School Board agreed 5-2 on Tuesday night to begin the process to revoke the charter for Sea Islands YouthBuild Charter School, a new charter school for at-risk students. Charter school officials have two weeks to request an appeal hearing. If the school does not make the request, it could be shut down. Board members Brian Moody and Ray Toler were the dissenting votes. -- The board also hired interim principal Adrian Busch as principal of St. John's High School, and St. Andrews School of Math and Science's Kevin Conklin to be the new principal of Belle Hall Elementary in Mount Pleasant. -- The school board agreed to hire new district staff attorney John Emerson and pay him $145,000 annually. Reach Diette Courrégé at dcourrege@postandcourier.com or 937-5546. |
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Posted by studley on May 28, 2008 at 5:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Clearly Cousin Arthur's comments were a result of poor judgement and I'm sure he regrets that the truth came out.
My question is whether or not his poor judgement was because he was in a drug induced state? Has he been partying with Thomas before he goes to the house?
Posted by moonpie on May 28, 2008 at 6:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow can you imagine the words that flew when he heard the state was investigating his coke sniffing son? Bet it sounded just like a Randy Scott phone call from jail. Something like, "I'll have your job", "do you know who I am"...etc. Our politiicans are for themselves. "you be for me and I'll be for you" was a scam.
Please kick his butt to pasture. He did threaten her when he said he got rid of one bitch and he'll get rid of another, thats a threat HARPO.
Posted by Thomas1776 on May 28, 2008 at 6:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't like what Ravenel said either. People like him wear a mask in public. But behind the scenes they can be someone totally different. Apparently, he thinks he walks on water.
I, to, condemn Ravenel's conduct and actions. I do not trust him any longer. And why do we even have his name on a multi-million dollar bridge while he is still alive anyways?
Some people just get the "big head." And don't tell me how hard he has worked for the public. He got paid for doing it. It was his means of employment outside all the real estate and land development he has invested in.
Remember, he told his cocaine drug head son that "SLED is watching you"!!
Posted by SCgal on May 28, 2008 at 7:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CCSD had these same issues with Engelmann that Meyers brought to the media during the last election and Cook has also had a few of the same~ what were her words?
Why the big deal now? It's history repeating itself for CCSD~~
Posted by SCgal on May 28, 2008 at 7:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
And here is the real issue~ why wasn't this on the agenda?????
"see whether the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science was on the board's agenda. Ravenel said he got frustrated when the issue wasn't on the agenda."
WORRY about the CCSD's education for the kids and do what is needed for the education of the children and keep the DIRTY LAUNDRY behind closed doors and NOT IN THE PUBLIC
BUT
DO worry about the schools, education, PACT SCORES, increasing teacher's and employees salaries~~
THE REAL issues at hand!!!!!!!
Posted by DoUrmbr8888 on May 28, 2008 at 7:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There is always a reason for one to choose to call someone a "B".
I'm sure he had one. Look at all the "stuff" that came to the surface after the last one was 'um' ousted, sent packing or however you want to sugar-coat her move.
Anyway-who CARES? They don't accomplish anything anyway!
What's happened to Chasn? Bunch of transplant leftist wackos have taken over.
Posted by ecm3 on May 28, 2008 at 7:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Is she spiteful?
Posted by wpc3iop on May 28, 2008 at 7:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Give 'em hell Cousin Arthur!
Posted by Early on May 28, 2008 at 7:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ravenel, don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!
Posted by Hutch on May 28, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Out of the heart proceed----------- true thoughts
are often said in jest.
Posted by SCgal on May 28, 2008 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe it took Ravenel's little hissy to:
1. draw in some media attention since some do like to get this type of behavior out there
2. get the CCSD board back on track and focused on what they should be doing and worrying about in the first place!!
3. rally parents/public support for the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science that was not on the agenda
4. prove a point to other members who would not agree
5. who knows anymore~ but IMO, the CCSD board members sure do love drama when it comes to the he said/she said~ he did/she did!!!!
Posted by watchdog on May 28, 2008 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I, too condemn Ravenel's conduct and actions, This guy never done anything for us. You put this rat in the big arena, and would come back as a failure. He should have that position on the school board. Our state needs to join the world, we are not thecenter of the universe. I do not blame the politicians,
I find fault with the dumb ass voters that buy this crap. Now lets do the right thing, and fire this moron. We need to join the rest of the world. We are what, last in the US on education?, so where are we positioned on the world arena.....
Posted by Pluffmuddy on May 28, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
...Get over it already! When one's leadership is recognized to the point that a bridge is given your name, I think a little colorful language gets a bye... Keep in mind, he was frustrated that his efforts to do his school board duty were being hindered. Had it been me, I'd most likely have added a few choice adjectives to that naughty noun.
Posted by Pluffmuddy on May 28, 2008 at 8:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
watchdog, you don't have a clue.
Posted by tellthetruth on May 28, 2008 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mr. Ravenel has done so much for the state and Charleston because of his lack of tolerance of stupid people. Now you want to bash him because he is stepping on toes with the failing CCSD. Give them hell Arthur and get rid of all the B__tches and B__tards you have to to fix this klan of idiots. You led us here, now finish the job and fix the mess.
Posted by halfsheli on May 28, 2008 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Do other county, city, and state-employed attorneys get paid $145,000 each year? Or is CCSD shelling out more money than necessary for this guy?
I get that he's a higly educated lawyer, but the whole point of government work is to do the same work for for more frustration and beauracracy and less pay, right? At least that is what the rest of us do!!!
Not being a smartie-pants; just curious.
Posted by tellthetruth on May 28, 2008 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
James Island Charter High has Andy Savage as the schools attorney. CCSD claims nothing to do with these charter schools. Why do they spend time and money promoting them? Go figure!
Posted by scienceguy on May 28, 2008 at 8:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
While I do not condone Mr. Ravenel’s actions, in fairness to him, this Louisiana Style of running things is sort of old news on the CCSD Board. See http://couriercritic.blogspot.com/2007/1... and http://couriercritic.blogspot.com/2007/1... for example. Read the comments to these articles also.
Apparently, Mr. Douglas can also get a little testy when things do not go his way.
I am told that this sort of thing also goes on in Dorchester County where citizens are shouted down at public meetings told to sit down and shut up by school board members, cursed at by school board members, and even banned from meetings. But, I have no first hand knowledge of whether this is all true.
Posted by Newt on May 28, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Goodlow-Johnson left because she was offered a Superintendent position where the board allows her to do her job and they take care of their job.
Ravenel acts like a spoiled brat, having a hissy fit in a public office. Should the Math & Science been on the agenda? Maybe, but unless any poster is on the board how are we suppose to know?
It was a threat and he alone does not have the power or position to fire anyone. That’s why it is a board and the majority vote rules the day.
They are a bunch of yeehaws that couldn’t manage themselves out of a wet paper bag.
Posted by DoUrmbr8888 on May 28, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah! What Pluffmuddy said!
Posted by Larz13 on May 28, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Where's the professionalism, Art?
Try this,
"Dr. McGinley, I did not see the issue of the Charter School on the Agenda. Could you please add it for the next meeting?"
You sound like an arrogant jerk (insert explitive). Probably not a good idea to share the spotlight with your convicted felon son.
Posted by echo on May 28, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Not sure what is going on with the Ravenel family....not a "nice Charleston family" after all; rather a bunch of thugs and bullies. Time to turn elite into obsolete.
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 9:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Newt
Goodloe left because of the pay, she and McGinnley are of the new breed of Adminstrators that are more than willing to cut and run if the price is right, her move was in no way linked to a a desire to work in a a place "where she could do her job". She wasnt content on being a school superintendent she was into empire building and Im sure her stay in Seattle will be short lived once they start to see she is just a flim flam artist..
Posted by TinaR on May 28, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey is that a dead horse over there.. YUP.. Why don't we go and beat it some more.
This issue is over and done with, why dredge it up again, unless Hillary needed a little attention himself. He was not there and should not make any kind of statement about what did or did not happen.
I have met Mr. Ravenel on several occasions and while I find him to be an honest, down to earth and geniune person, I do not find the language acceptable yet I can understand his anger over something that was supposed to be on the agenda 2 or 3 meetings ago and was still left off. Don't forget, these people are elected to look out for the interest of our children and it seems that he was/is the only one willing to stand up and say something when it is not right.
Posted by inthelowcountry on May 28, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Missing in all of this is the sheer irony of the fact that a member of the CCSD school board apparently does not know the difference between a noun and a verb:
"[Bitch] means a troublesome woman or a female dog, or if it's used as a noun it means to complain," he said. "And, of course, I was doing a lot of bitching." --Arthur Ravenel
What a great example for the students you claim to champion-- third grade students would not make this mistake! Retire this dinosaur and rename the bridge!
Posted by Newt on May 28, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hadenough - had enough of you! Unless you know for sure.....but of course you wouldn't know because those are personnel issues.
No one will ever be able to truly bring our school system up until we revamp the way our constituent board interacts and their role; then things would move more smoothly. They are not educators. They have not been trained to teach. They have not studied the various methodologies. They are elected yeehaws that are looking for positions of power and influence that cause more harm than good.
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Newt
You just described Goodloe Johnson and McGinley.
Posted by greyrider on May 28, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It was wrong, mean, innapropriate. He admitted to it, no excuses. Now, can we all get along? There are bigger issues than namecalling out there.
Posted by americanheretic on May 28, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Where is old Strom now that we need him?
Posted by eyfigueroa on May 28, 2008 at 10:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is not about being thin or thick skinned. This isn't about "colorful language".
This is about having respect for yourself and your constituents. When those in management/authority behave poorly in front of lower echelon, it sets a bad precedent.
Mr. Ravenel embarrassed himself, the school board and those who elected him to that position.
I have no problem with him disagreeing with Dr. McGinley. In fact, that is the board’s purpose to oversee and guide the School District administration.
However justified was his frustration, he did not have the right to make a mockery of his position by acting out the way he did. He only reinforced the “Bumbling Southern Hick” stereotype.
Posted by prosperous_hb on May 28, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I guess we now know why the Charleston School District has many issues...it's because the board itself doesn't know how to carry themselves. How can we expect the kids to be better if the board can't ?
Posted by Newt on May 28, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
had - not sure about Goodlow, but most require a Phd. McGinley does have one. So, you are wrong again hadenough of you.
Posted by ParkCircle4Ever on May 28, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Dr. McGinley appears to be committed to staying in Charleston and making this thing work, Ravenel threatened her job (using the bitch word really doesn't matter to me) plain and simple. Do we really want to go through yet another superintendent change? I guess if it's ok for our schools to have their principals changed 5 times in 3 years then he figures it's ok for the superintendent's position to be revolving too. It takes time for change to prove successful, don't push her out so soon! I disagree with co-workers periodically, but I don't threaten their jobs. Grow up cuz!
Posted by Charles_Town on May 28, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There was no need for this kind of language, even if he disagreed with her or some of her actions. Being in the public spotlight long enough, he should know how to behave and what should or should not be said. I do think it would be considered a threat to her job. Whatever reason he was out of line.
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Newt
"looking for positions of power and influence that cause more harm than good" aptly describes the both of them regardless of if they have a PHD or not. How do you justify Goodloe's hiring of a lobyist with county funds to try to defeat the property tax relief bill?
Posted by Early on May 28, 2008 at 12:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Goodloe's rein was full of corruption, that's the reason she is out!
Posted by PalmettoHawk on May 28, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let's see...
Do unto others as you would have them unto you...
You get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar...
A kind word turneth away wrath...
Kill'em with kindness...
Where I send those to Mr. Ravenel?
Posted by Newt on May 28, 2008 at 12:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
PALEEZE! People with backgrounds in education are much better suited for Superintendent than some backward yeehaw like Ravenel or Graham! I would rather have someone in charge that at least cares about the public school system than the ones who think it is only for the poor. And Ravenel did such a great job educating his son, RIGHT!
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Newt
Where did you get the idea of putting Ravenel or Altman in as Superintendent? The comments were that Goodloe and McGinley are political operators first and educators a distant second, you need to work on your powers of comprehension, your posts sound like Corkey on Life Goes On.
Posted by Test2007 on May 28, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I always thought Goodloe left to be over the public schools in Seattle, Washington. Ok, lets take a gander. Over Charleston County crap public schools or Seattle public schools? Charleston or Seattle? Tough choice. NOTTTTTT!! She's getting paid MORE and I can't say I've done the research but I'll go out on a limb and say it is a BETTER school district. I get to go out on that limb because I grew up with the bickering and soap opera drama that follows CCSD. I never knew what purpose Arthur served in being on the board anyway.
Posted by SCdeacinNYC on May 28, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ravenel's tirade aside...(which IS offensive by the way). CCSD needs to get itself together. (I know I am already sounding like a broken record)
There's always been drama with that school board and the superintendent as long as I remember...the school board and the constituents are NEVER happy. I would hardly classify those in the superintendent position as "political operators", they are almost always former educators, sometimes beginning as teachers and at best they are brave souls to take on the monumental task of dealing with the continual bickering of the Charleston County School District powers that be.
When will it end?
Posted by gglife on May 28, 2008 at 1:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is so unfair, coming from this man to Mrs. McGinley just because she is not one of the "Good Old Boys".
Posted by Test2007 on May 28, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hadenough,
Your last comment had to be one of the most ignorant ones I've seen in a while.
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Test
How so?
Posted by jlcddf on May 28, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Same old same old from the CC School Board. The children of Charleston County deserve a lot more than what these folks are giving them. It's like a third world country run by a bunch of thugs !! When will the voters of Charleston County wake up and realize the School Board is a representation of the voters commitment to public education. Right now it looks like the commitment is not to the public, but to their own self-serving interest. Too much drama and not enough service to the people. Time for a change!!
Posted by Test2007 on May 28, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let me think.
"...your posts sound like Corkey on Life Goes On."
Remember?
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah I remember, how did that sound ignorant?
Posted by SCdeacinNYC on May 28, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, I'll just jump in though I have to gripe this has nothing to do with the post.
Hadenough, I would say your comment was more "offensive" than "ignorant" but let's just say it was both. Comparing a person's posts on here to a mentally challenged character/actor off a TV show is both offensive (to the person as well as mentally challenged persons) and ignorant(because well, who would make such a comparison and then inquire as to why it was offensive in the first place).
Now, if you need any more explanation as to why that comment was both offensive and ignorant, that's more than I can deal with at this time, since it has more to do with the sort of person you are.
Posted by Test2007 on May 28, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The fact that you have to ask says a lot.
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SCdeac
I'll go along with the offensive characterization but not the ignorant part, I perfectly understood that the analogy between Newts attacks on me and the rantings of a TV character could be offensive, so the ignorant tag doesnt fit.
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Test
I had to ask because I dont think you know the difference between ignorant and offensive.
Posted by Test2007 on May 28, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Obviously you don't know when you're exhibiting both traits either.
Posted by hadenough on May 28, 2008 at 1:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great comeback, Im in awe of your powers of rhetoric.
Posted by charlestonnative1963 on May 28, 2008 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can't wait for the OTHER idiot (JGAltman) to run...thsoe two should make a pair...a pari of loons. Can't we do anything about Ravenel.--can we not find some legal loophole to have him removed from public office. Can we not rename the Cooper River bridge...I refuse to call it the Revenel...can we not find some way to NOT allow Altman to run...
Posted by charlestonnative1963 on May 28, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
dourmbr8888. What an emarassment you are. Why do people like you open your mouth and speak-in this case type? I am from SC-never lived anywhere else, but it seems to me that those from OFF" seem to do a better job of leading than those of us who have lived here forever. I say let some new blood in the school dist. They can't make it any worse than the likes of ALtman, Ravenel and Cook have done. This is 2008...the Good ole boy system is GONE for good and thank GOD!
Posted by eyfigueroa on May 28, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
scdeac: see what you started?
Posted by JC on May 28, 2008 at 2:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ravenel needs booted out on his chauvinistic behind. He's part of the good'ole boys club and thats not what this county or state needs. We need to move forward - without these jerks.
Posted by Sandy37 on May 28, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
People, People, People, now you have your bridge and the hard work is done, you want his name to disappear? You know that is an old record. He and Julia worked for years to get a Republican Party (2 party system) working and guest who came in when success was there and took over, The Good Old Boys From the Dixicrat party. He has served the County & State and now he is an old man. Be gone? He did a favor for me when he was in Washington that no one else could and it saved my messed up life. He can get upset when things don't get done right, but when the chips are down, he is there...I do believe he called me a bitch once, but maybe I was. If he had recommended this lady for the job, he expects excellence and obviously she did not produce. I notice no one mentioned Thomas's mother or the rest of his family in all of his problems, she was there, the grandparent were there, brothers and sisters were there and Arthur was away doing your business most of Thomas's life. Thomas made a mistake as do most young people today. He and his father have faced it, so get on with it. They are both productive people and god knows the world needs them. Be glad you do not have my County Council or School Board, everyone resigns or are fired at least every month in televised screaming fits.
Posted by SCdeacinNYC on May 28, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
haha...yeah sorry eyfigueroa. I had just to jump in and point out the obvious. :)
Sandy, that was a rather long rant. But I have to point out a few things: 1) Thomas Ravenel is NOT a young man he is 45 years old. 2) He didn't make a mistake, he broke the law many times over and needs to suffer the consequencs like most people his age and younger are forced to do, he wasn't just using drugs he was doing much more 3) I will never "get on with it" about the stupid decisions that our elected officials make and finally Arthur Ravenel is never excused for calling someone a "bitch". That is unacceptable. And so is your rant making excuses for this family.
Posted by Thomas1776 on May 28, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What was Ravenel's line when he use to run for re-election to the Senate? "Vote fer me, and THANK YA!"
You go Mr. Douglas! Doing the right thing is always the best.
Ravenel should be sanctioned.
Posted by Thomas1776 on May 28, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
charlestonnative1963,
I don't called it the Ravenel bridge either. We have no business naming things after politicians who are still breathing. Especially this man. Both him and Hollings turned their backs on so many when the Naval Base was closed and well over 6000 (plus) lost their jobs as a result.
Posted by MooMoo on May 28, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's ashamed the profanity was used; Ravenel should not have done that. At the same time I think his frustration over an item that needed to be on the meeting agenda not being there (more than once) is understandable. Ravenel was being stonewalled on an important issue, and I commend him for insisting that it be should be included and looking out for this constituent's interests. Many have lost sight of that part of this story.
We seem to have become a society completely unwilling to forgive human transgressions. This, coupled with the differing accounts of what actually occured, make me question Hillery's motives in resurrecting this story.
Posted by Sandy37 on May 28, 2008 at 5:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SCdeacinNYC, MY RANTING AND EXCUSES? From you sign in, you must be a man of God? From NYC? You should do well there or is someone raining on your parade? 1. To me Thomas is a young man, as are my sons who are even older. 2. If you do not like the name of the bridge, don't use it, go up to Myrtle Beach and some down. 3. Were you at this so called meeting and hear him call her a bitch or if he did FOR NO REASON. 3. Did she leave off the material Ravenel wanted on for someone else or was she just neglectful? I am sure these things will be worked out, but if you are still angry we can go on. Hillery's picture spoke volumes for me. He should get over it, too.
Posted by SCdeacinNYC on May 28, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No I am not a man of God. I am however a woman of God (like all women are), from South Carolina...born and raised...who lives in NYC. (Deac=Demon Deacons, the mascot of my alma mater).
1)Being young may be relative to you, but it isn't to me...he's practically a middle-aged man who should know better. People on this board are more than willing to condemn people more less than half his age for less. People should be held accountable, especially 45 year old elected officials. Just because you have sons who are older makes no difference.
2) I didnt say anything about the bridge, though I agree its weird to name anything after someone when they are still living and Under NO circumstance should he be calling a woman that word.
3)What do you mean Hillery'spicture spoke volumes for you? Please explain.
Posted by mrsmomofthree on May 28, 2008 at 9:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I work in Dorchester District 2 and things are handled very professionally. I am pulling my kids out of Charleston county and taking them to DD2 where they spend more time and effort on the students and less on the CRAP!! CCSD needs to get a clue. The students should come first and in CCSD they seem too interested in all the BS and not the students. I am appalled at how CCSD has become a circus!! Shame on you CCSD.
Posted by Sandy37 on May 28, 2008 at 10:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I could guess but has anyone from Charleston Public Schools ever been accepted to MIT? This may be Ravenel's problem. All Bill Gates's talks about lately is that he is having to bring in Engineers from other countries to do his work. Is that what you all want? Big paying jobs going to foreigners. If I were Ravenel, I would throw my arms in the air and say do it yourselves. He does not need the power, the money or the headache...certainly not all this blather...
Posted by MooMoo on May 29, 2008 at 1:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sandy37,
While not the norm, I have a friend who want from St.Andrews High school in '84 to MIT and graduated with honors with a degree in electrical engineering. One of my classmates went from St. A in 81 to Harvard and finished with honors.