Clueless school officials

Here is an article about how kids can get around Internet filters set up by schools.

The quote that, once again, chaps my hide:

... Ryan didnt face disciplinary action. "Its against our acceptable-use policy, but hes not going to quit trying, (and this way) we can keep learning."

Imagine that, he was not punished for breaking the rules, so he is going to do it again. Whod have thunk it?!?

I have to wonder if these people are complete idiots. Do they not listen to the news? Do they not know that bad people lurk out there on the Internet hoping to find little rebels like Ryan so they can do naughty things? How about explaining to Ryan why those restrictions are in place, and notifying him that if he ever violates the terms of use again, he will be permanently banned from using the schools computers. Give him a week or two suspension from the Internet so he has time to think about it and realize that you are serious.

The thing that was the most disturbing to me, was how random it was that he finally got caught. That the technology expert was not pro-actively monitoring students activity and teachers/aides are not monitoring things more carefully is inexcusable.