Quote Originally Posted by Trickytreesreds View Post
That I can't say, but monkey see, monkey do does come to mind.

But I do firmly belive that anyone involved in public office, gets caught doing anything illegal, you should be finished.
That would make them think twice.
You were in education, what would the chances be of getting the sack/banned from it, after being caught doing something illegal?
I’m not disagreeing with you. Just surprised you’ve defended you know who as much as you have if you really believe that sentence about public office.

As for teaching. I do know a headmaster who was found guilty of murder...he’ll never be released so I guess being sacked/banned doesn’t arise.
Beyond that, lots of teachers, including myself, who’ve been done for speeding (breaking the law) which has made no difference, although had they gone on to pervert the course of justice I’d think/hope their jobs would have been at risk.
Possibly more relevantly I can think of two who were done for drinking and driving. One I’d actually sent home once previously because he arrived - due to take a mini bus of kids out - stinking of the previous night’s booze...he kept his job after a period of suspension following his conviction. The other kept his job (officially) but couldn’t in practice because, following his ban, he couldn’t get to work on time.

On the other hand...I do know of two very respectable business people who’ve kept their licences by underhand and illegal means which possibly begs the question...should it just be applied to those in ‘public office’?