I trust an upcoming installment will mention Gerald Amirault, who spent 18 years in prison for something he did not do, the last three at the express insistence of Martha Coakley.

Update:
I received a quite thoughtful reply from Dean West, mainly having to do with the legalities of the situation. On a cursory reading, it does not appear that she is quite as hostile as the excerpt makes her appear, though she does argue for some regulation of homeschooling. I will try to digest it and add a further comment as time permits.

I may have been rude, but I sent the following to Professor West:

Dear Professor West,

I would believe, if you told me, that you had written this article as a parody. Unfortunately, I think you're serious. If that is so, then you are--there's no way to get around it--a fool and a fascist. I can think of no gentler way to put it.

The public schools in this country once did a good job of educating young people. Some still do, but with the rise of constuctivism and 'progressive' education, their effectiveness has dwindled. In too many instances indoctrination has taken the place of education, and those with their wits about them want out. Fortunately they have the option of homeschooling, and I don't think that's about to change.

Sincerely,

Bob Harper

and received the following in reply:

I will be out of the office beginning Monday January 4, 2010 and returning on January 10, 2010.

Inasmuch as this was sent on January 12th, I think it likely my little missive was not the only one to greet her upon her return :)

The Holy Father told the truth. No apology for telling the truth is necessary.