An American friend writes: I just call to your attention the fact that in all the posts about Superintendent Pynch-Worthylake, none of you polite Canadians commented on her name. I''m pretty sure she was Dean of Discipline at Hogwarts before coming to NS. Tsk, tsk. [Update] Reader Bev Brett replies: I find it interesting that not stooping to namecalling is considered "polite." Obviously the people who wanted their points in the debate to be considered valid held back. Rather than "polite," I would call it "informed discussion." If anyone makes fun of someone's name during a serious debate, I automatically dismiss the argument. ...

15 May, 2012