thirdstringkicker

From the opening paragraph of wikipedia... "Satire is a genre of literature, and sometimes graphic and performing arts, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, corporations, government or society itself, into improvement.[1] Although satire is usually meant to be humorous, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using wit as a weapon and as a tool to draw attention to both particular and wider issues in society." Polite debate can usually leave both parties to agree to disagree and you'll get nowhere and eventually it can lead to the philosophy that the school will let the children decide (Dover for example). Satire is just one tool to bring to focus an issue that really can bring about harm to an educational institution. A Modest Proposal is an example of cruel and effective satire in which he uses the eating of small children to bring attention to the plight of the poor.

Not too far off from reality... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9KpYFfDWRM

Wormhole Fail....