To the spouter's comments on the Middle Twp. teacher unjustly and possibly illegally being forced to retire: We stand up and show up for what we believe in. And we believe in him. You either have no clue as to what actually happened or you are a participant. The alleged "offended" met behind closed doors and hid their identity. Backroom deals were made and the school board exceeded their authority. Shame is what a few people with an agenda did to a fine man not to mention the damage to the band. Who, by the way, went from about 80 to about 15. That speaks volumes.