"Maine State Governor John Baldacci spoke with reporters this afternoon and among the issues discussed were the national rumors that school teachers in Maine are being insensitive to the young school children of father's or mother's that have gone off to serve in the National Guard."
"The Governor was very clear that he is disappointed with the actions of a few insensitive school personnel. Since this story broke on Tuesday, he has been consulting daily with the Commissioner of Education and General Tinkham. On Tuesday an advisory was issued to the Superintendents and Principals of all Maine schools advising of these isolated incidents and reminding everyone that the emotional and physical safety of all Maine students is first and foremost on all our minds, particularly those who are directly affected by military service to our nation. The Governor noted there have been no further reports of any incidents since this memo went out."
"At the press conference, the Governor noted his disappointment with the actions of an isolated few, and that Maine people stand together as one in support of our nation's troops, of our National Guard, and the families of these brave men and women."
Lennie Mullen
Director of Constituent Services
Governor John E. Baldacci's Office
1 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 287-3531
That sounds like a confirmation to me.
This from the self same educators who piously opined that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in classrooms after 9/11 might be too traumatic for little Muhammad's fragile ego. ID the traitors and send them to Gitmo where they'll fit in better.