Student rants
Let us begin on a note of tolerance and goodwill, with two similar reactions to the letter from student J. in southern Japan with fellow student troubles (Lifelines; Nov. 25, 2003).
Kevin thinks she should not complain. "It's interesting that she notes the students' nationality and that she feels they need to "learn a lesson."
He believes J. is imposing her own cultural values with little or no thought of those of the students in question. "She should examine her need to punish people who don't conform to her expectations.