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CONTINUED -- Newspaper - Conflict of Interest?
Schools & Kids, posted by Another Gatetree Resident, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood, on Apr 3, 2009 at 1:22 pm

Posted by Sensibly Save Our Schools, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, 15 hours ago

Mike,

I don't know whether to start laughing or crying!

For those of you out there who are saying "no way," go to www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us, click on Foothill High School, then select Foothill Staff and you will see that Jan Bing is listed as a counseling secretary at Foothill High School.

Well, that certainly explains why Jeb Bing is in favor of the parcel tax. He has a personal financial interest. What it doesn't explain however is why Jeb didn't disclose this information in his editorial.

It would be appropriate for Jeb Bing to do what others have done in similar situations - recuse himself from the discussion.

Thanks so much Mike for sharing this information. Now let's see how long this thread stays open!

________

Who is taking bets? Better yet, who wants to co-fund legal counsel to address the issue of freedom of speech?


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Posted by Optimistic, a resident of the Golden Eagle neighborhood, on Apr 3, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Optimistic is a member (registered user) of PleasantonWeekly.com

IF YOU DON'T THINK IT IS FAIR, THEN STOP POSTING ON THIS WEBSITE! FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!!


Posted by Sensibly Save Our Schools, a member of the Amador Valley High School community, on Apr 4, 2009 at 6:41 am
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Selective censorship is never fair, nor is a journalist not disclosing a personal interest in an issue.

Why the shouting?


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