geniusmannumber1 (Anonymous) says…

The teacher kept $1700…in a desk drawer? Really?

alm77 (Anonymous) says…

Genius - no. She kept the change they collected in order to raise $128. Then, because of the theft, people fought back by giving 13 times the original goal.

Good wallops evil AGAIN!!

geniusmannumber1 (Anonymous) says…

I see. Not awake enough. I like that story better.

BalkansHawk (Anonymous) says…

Two things I can't stand, a liar and a thief.

Informed (Anonymous) says…

This is a wonderful, positive story. It's great to see young children learning to give and to be a positive influence in their world. Way to go, kids! And, way to go, Mrs. Tiegreen! You've taught them well.

Pywacket (Anonymous) says…

A couple weeks ago, an acquaintance mentioned the theft of the cash, and said some computers were also taken from the school and that some vandalism was committed. Her grandchild goes there, and she seemed to know what she was talking about. Just curious why (even though the main point of the article is the fundraiser) the computer theft and vandalism aren't mentioned. Did they happen or was my acquaintance misinformed?

seriouscat (Anonymous) says…

Instead of becoming jaded and complacent, they raised even more money. Awesome!

Way to go kids! Way to go Teacher!

Informed (Anonymous) says…

No. Those things did happen, Py. But I think the point of this story was not on the school break-in, but on this particular class. If you watched the video clip, it mentions the break-in. I assume that insurance would cover the loss of computers, but it doesn't cover cash normally.

autie (Anonymous) says…

You know, that really sucks. A bunch of kids get together and do something positive and feel good doing it..just have some scummy, slime ball crack head steal all that hard work and effort. Slime balls that steal from schools like that should have “special' treatment from the courts.

geniusmannumber1 (Anonymous) says…

I think it's a testament to the human spirit as well as the fundamental decency of our social services that, despite the straitjacket, they still let G_y_p_a_s express himself by sitting in front of the keyboard and letting him type with his nose.

geniusmannumber1 (Anonymous) says…

Impotent threat? Check.
Unwarranted assumptions? Check.
More spelling errors? Check.
Inflated sense of self worth? Check.
Idiotic suggestions? Check.
Slightly more veiled but still present ignorant bigotry? Check.

caton1982 (Anonymous) says…

What I don't understand is why the teacher didn't even have the desk locked… or even have it held in the office after school hours… for a teacher she's not very smart!.. congrats on the kids for earning more then they started to replace it… hope the teacher don't put that in her desk drawer…. I wounder if they new who took the money?… I bet it was a cleaning crew and they should be held for it.

BalkansHawk (Anonymous) says…

G_y_p_a_s - What wonderful comments you make. Your play on words is truly uplifting. If we had more positive people like you around, we would be blessed. You are definitely a glass half full kind of person, and I believe that others should follow in your footsteps. Your optimism flows like a fine wine into a glass. I hope that the rest of your day brings you many pleasures.

alm77 (Anonymous) says…

GYPAS, apparently you haven't met many second graders…. rally they can - when they really want to. When hurricane Katrina hit, my daughter, completely of her own accord wanted to do a lemonade stand (as did many her age) and we went to Mass and raised about $150 bucks in under an hour. And $128 goes a long way in some places and you can bet the mission working to free these kids knows how to stretch a dollar.

Informed (Anonymous) says…

It's interesting, gypas, how you only registered today. I assume that was simply so you could post on this story. You obviously have an axe to grind, toward anything Christian, and perhaps specifically toward the school and the church you mentioned. I'm truly sorry you lead such a sorry, pitiful and bitter life.

geniusmannumber1 (Anonymous) says…

Okay, let's play a logic game:

1. Children at Veritas raised money for charity.
2. Someone who years ago served on the Veritas board of directors (not the principal) killed his wife.
Conclusion? Anybody?

(If anyone has better a better conclusion than “Therefore, G_y_p_a_s is an ignorant, hateful bigot”, feel free to chime in.)

b3 (Anonymous) says…

I think someone needs to take a chill pill.

acg (Anonymous) says…

When b3 tells you to take a chill pill, you know you've seriously crossed a line. lol!

Way to go kids! I love the fact that you raised even more in the long run. Keep up the good work.

MrsG (Anonymous) says…

The amount taken from the drawer was actually less than $30. There were several other places in the area that were also broken into, including a nearby daycare. The school has since installed a security system.

The thief may have gotten an outdated laptop, an aging digital projector and a fist full of change, but the children had their faith renewed, experienced the true meaning of charity, and were able to help even more children as a result.

geniusmannumber1 (Anonymous) says…

By “so-called Christians”, who are you addressing? Specific people on this board? If so, who? If you're just addressing all Christians, everywhere, please see my reference to the straitjacket.

blue73harley (Anonymous) says…

“When b3 tells you to take a chill pill, you know you've seriously crossed a line. lol!”

acg - you read my mind! :-)

Confrontation (Anonymous) says…

GOD_you_people_are_stupid=proof that the library needs to keep the homeless people off the internet

rodentgirl16 (Anonymous) says…

I think it is great that the kids persevered and worked even harder. I think that is a wonderful life lesson that they will remember for years to come. However, um, I'm a little concerned about them buying “enslaved” children. Doesn't buying enslaved children just create an incentive to enslave more children in order to fuel the slave trade? This happened with school kids buying and freeing slaves in Sudan a few years ago. It's a wonderful idea in principle, but in practice can create problems. That said, they should be commended for their intentions, and I don't know the background of the charity they were contributing to.

vavs0929 (Anonymous) says…

I think this is a great story. Im proud that even young kids are learning how to keep going after having everything they worked for hard for stolen from them. Learnin' those lessons early! I dont know who would do such a thing… to steal from a 2nd grade classroom… ugh!

road_Runner (Anonymous) says…

That's such a neat story. Glad it turned out for the better. :)

jg (Anonymous) says…

I love how someone automatically assumes the “cleaning crew” did it. Talk about your stereotypes.

The janitor at my kid's school is a sweet guy who donates a lot of money anonymously at school fundraisers.

Good work kids!

WHY (Anonymous) says…

Not to appear more jaded than I probably am, but is this story suggesting that the theft of 128 bucks is what motivated christians to use some of their money to unenslave kids. I mean don't they need to build ten or twelve more churches.

Sigmund (Anonymous) says…

“Outside of school hours, a thief walked into the classroom and stole the children’s money from the teacher’s desk drawer.”

How lucky that although the thief had access to the classroom after hours and knew where the money was kept, they didn't steal anything else!

ECM (Anonymous) says…

Sigmund other items were taken. The thief didn't walk into the school, they broke into the school, a nearby daycare center and other places from what I have heard.

And WHY you are jaded and don't really know why you hate Christians or lump them into some sterotype you have created but the kids were working on raising as much money as possible. The thieft took place early in the fundraising effort. Other classes got involved to help what was a 2nd grade project.

Before you harp on the building of churches maybe peek inside and see what the folks inside are doing and the people they are helping. Really I think you would be surprised.

alm77 (Anonymous) says…

rodent, my husband and I were assessing the same when we were approached to contribute. I've contacted a long standing Asian missionary that I know and have posed the question to her. I'm still awaiting an answer….

Sigmund (Anonymous) says…

ECM (Anonymous) says… “Sigmund other items were taken. The thief didn't walk into the school, they broke into the school, a nearby daycare center and other places from what I have heard.”

I was responding only to what was written in the article, in fact I quoted the article. If you have some special knowledge of a break in, other items stolen, and other businesses that were hit, then I suspect your complaint would be better directed to the LJW's reporting, not my response.

ECM (Anonymous) says… “And WHY you are jaded and don't really know why you hate Christians or lump them into some sterotype you have created but the kids were working on raising as much money as possible.”

I became jaded at the age of puberty and have discovered no reason to change after law school and having worked daily in the criminal justice system. So now that you know, what is your excuse??

I do not “lump” Christians into any negative stereotype and my defense of the religious and their beliefs is very well documented on this site. I defy you, or anyone else to find one post in over 3,200 I have written that was anti-Christian as opposed to criticising individuals who claim to be Christians, Fred Phelps comes to mind. Here is a helpful link to get you started.
http://www2.ljworld.com/users/Sigmund/co…

I hope you will understand that even though I think you are judgmental, ignorant, and prejudiced that I am not stereotyping all Christians, just you.

ECM (Anonymous) says…

Sigmund I wasn't pointing fingers just clairifying that the money wasn't the only thing taken.

Also the reminder of the response was directed at WHY not you. I quick look at the preceeding posts and it should have been easy to tell.

Actually I am one of the least judgemental people you will come across. But it is clear that your all the things you call me and then some. Hope it makes you feel better. Also I am highly educated as I am sure you are if you are in the legal field. Funny thing is for someone who responded to a post not even directed at you, you resorted to name calling and other assumptions of which you know nothing. Which could easily lead me to the same but I won't . Yes I know many people who had terrible experiences with religion in thier youth. Doesn't mean the experience would be the same. But that is your choice.

Sigmund (Anonymous) says…

ECM (Anonymous) says… “Also the reminder of the response was directed at WHY not you. I quick look at the preceeding posts and it should have been easy to tell.”

I thought the “WHY” was capitalized for emphasis and the your comments were a continuation of undeserved criticism directed at me. To avoid such misunderstandings I usually include the username and the comments I am responding to in quotes so to be clear..

Apologies and thanks for clearing that up.

Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…

alm77 (Anonymous) says…

rodent, my husband and I were assessing the same when we were approached to contribute. I've contacted a long standing Asian missionary that I know and have posed the question to her. I'm still awaiting an answer….
––––—

Why wait?

Just ask Goddess Oprah!

I'm sure Lisa Ling will be glad to run tell us how the middle class white folk can better spend our coffee money, and make us feel so good about ourselves.
(roll eyes)

alm77 (Anonymous) says…

huh?

Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…

http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200…

Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…

It was the cat.

I'm n ur drwrs
Stealin uz coynz!