tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356114186987252972.post7440827903186691923..comments2024-03-28T13:26:20.672-04:00Comments on The Closet Professor: Some Life Lessons from a School AssemblyJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05299122685163501819noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356114186987252972.post-21831956558279201682012-04-04T20:20:52.428-04:002012-04-04T20:20:52.428-04:00I took several juvenile and criminal justice class...I took several juvenile and criminal justice classes in college, and had the opportunity to talk to, interview and listen to men just like these. Some were extremely remorseful, others were hardened and simply didn't care any more, and one told us with complete candor and sincerity that "certainly, yes, I'd do it again" (white collar crime). But none were happy with where their lives had taken them.<br /><br />The key to these encounters is who you choose to do the talking. Of the (around) 12 I met, only one or two of them would have been effective. I hope your students learned from this lesson.<br /><br />Peace <3<br />JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356114186987252972.post-59220439512943710022012-04-04T16:31:56.646-04:002012-04-04T16:31:56.646-04:00Joe: In asian culture, ultimate shame is going to...Joe: In asian culture, ultimate shame is going to prison and because that shame is extended to family, it serves as a strong deterrent, altho not perfect.<br /><br />I do wish people would be more secure in themselves and not give in to peer pressure and get dragged along into trouble.fan of caseynoreply@blogger.com