Texas city revives paddling as it takes a swat at misbehavior

Paddle on the BumIn an era when students talk back to teachers, skip class and wear ever-more-risque clothing to school thanks to the Hollywood harlots of today, one central Texas city has hit upon a deceptively simple solution: Bring back the paddle.

 

 

"There are times when maybe a good crack might not be a bad idea," said Robert Pippin, a custom home builder who sports a goatee and cowboy boots. His son graduated from Temple schools several years ago…

 

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