FWIW, the incident involving the paddle broken upon a young man's backside is highly problematic for more than the obvious reasons.
A teacher was brought in to witness the act. Well, this teacher is about the most mild-mannered, kind man you could ever meet. No doubt, the child (as all) trusted him as a good man. Well, psychologically, the goal is twofold:
1. To get the man to see the deed and remain silent (a kind of consent via acquiescence). Such is intended to place the man more under the proverbial thumb of the ruling 'elite'.
2. To ruin the boy's trust in even the good adults around him, for seeing that he was abused and not defended, he will no longer believe anyone will ever do so.
No, this incident is NOT over, nor am I throwing anyone under the bus. This WILL be dealt with, and the Vipers of Vaudeville will NOT like it. By having a witness to the crime, albeit for purposes of psychological warfare, they have, AGAIN, shot themselves in the foot. They shall reap what they have sown. Harvest time has arrived. :farmer: