Wild Justice

ll shades of green were represented and so was every color in the flowers that lined the walks and burst forth from the beds. In per

ints filled the shelves co-mingling with the more recent and modern books. Here were the records of man's highest achievements and his inhumanity to man but as yet, this building catalog

dsman left the sidewalk and entered the administration building. He proceeded d

short notice," greeted the Academic VP,

'. The entire grouping reminded Jonathan o

e, Henry. Looks like the weather is

row we've been rained out. Drop your

conference chairs arranged for conversation in the office alcove. From here he eyed Jonatha

his position, barely in his thirties, he directed seasoned professors twice his age and experience.

eveled in power and position and firmly believed that those tha

rty, down-to-earth, back slapping m

offee cup out ahead of him like an offering. "Dam

lly, he was the opposite of Tarbuck, slight in build and not quite five ten but looked shorter. His featur

the steam rising from newly deposited excrement on a frosty day. For a

to be in order," J

far." Henry gestured expansively. "By advising Diana Trenchant to attend her ter

tood that the ombudsman's function was ostensibly created to provide the faculty with a neutral source to handle complaints. Most times the ill

t's the story here, Henry? Why is this being handled so harshly? Her transgression is fairly innocuous and I'm surprised it's even coming to a

ssion, "Between you and me, Jonathan, the bitch needs a taking down. You know how we've adjusted t

ished. They are usually fairly easy to control. Most are scared stupid of being called a lesbian and petrified at the thought that this accusation might be spread around amon

g the profession he disparaged. As he warmed to his subject, he walked back and forth across

or any glory that may fall their way through association. As workers, most aren't worth shit but they do as they're told. Have

ses. However, jerk their chain and they are a hodgepodge of insecurities. They have worked so hard to attain their position and the prestige and power

s finding the impromptu lecture not o

but women who are vocal regarding their movement. Actually, because they want so much for themselves, they are easy as hell to buy. We provide perks that m

elieve me, they well know how bad it can get if they fall out of favor with the boss. If this isn't convincing

own and hope nobody finds out how they voted. I've appointed three women to the Trenchant hearing panel. Two of them are younger wom

oesn't appear concerned that everyone would know she committed a crime. She refused to quietly resig

shall chair the panel and the panel will vote to terminate her." He

hold this hearing and terminate her. We must provide an example." Turning back toward the table, Henry started to shuffle the papers

nd studying the tip of his left shoe, shook his head in ag

the waiting room. This is just for appearance, for extra insuranc

enry, her personnel file was rather impressive. She appeared to have been an capable technician, an excellent teacher and

problems arise from-those unexpected, unknown sources. No administrator can prepare for those kind of events. For instance, a few y

two graduate student Teaching Assistants occupied th

th said, "We ought to get a higher percentage raise, Jimbo. Every year you tell us the same thi

ime we let Diana Trenchant go. Last year I had to give her a whopping raise while the rest of us had to settle for the usual 3%, and Ted at the A

Fred, our only other technician, do your own rese

n their chairs looking down at the floor or out the

" Jimbo broke the silence. "No one

ice from the back of the group. Everyone turned around to look

know much about this, but I thought when someone was fired that there had to

iana Trenchant's hard work and knowledge. I've gone to her often

mbo Jones glared at Holly, declared the action tabled and adjourned the meeting. The NERD