Paddling not just a Christian Fundamentalist issue

Jackson Public Schools board members are discussing the pros and cons of resuming the use of paddling as punishment.

Though allowed by a majority of public school districts in the state, the practice was abolished in 1991 in the state's largest school district. The school board decided it did not effectively deter students from bad behavior.

But Sollie Norwood, a new member of the JPS board, wants corporal punishment, prompting a new debate .

A lot of public school jingoist want to ban homeschooling because Christian Fundamentalist homeschoolers 'might' paddle their children. I am not defending paddling but their stance is ironic in light of the fact a majority of public school districts in Mississippi allow paddling.