Letter from a mother to her 17 year old son's principal.

Dear Mr. Garduno,

Teach death in your schools. It is more important than sex. Make death, violence and labor relations your core curriculum. They are the most important things that each of us have to undersatnd in live. I read that once and I challenge you to disagree. My son barely has a grasp on sex, let alone the reality of sudden violence, the imminence of death or the complications of labor relations. And you claim that "sex ed" is a key part of our children's educations.

Speaking of Franklin, he tells me that you have been hosting special seminars for the college bound seniors. How very nice of you.

Till graduation then...

Warmest,


Samantha Tungston
[signed]