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Blimey
I can't believe a driver can be fired for sticking a finger up. Using Noodle's analogy I wouldn't expect a driver to be fired for silent and unseen (by the children) support of an anti abortion rally either.
If the incident was part of serious documented complaints and the driver was on a final warning, then I can understand it. But if the driver has been immediately employed elsewhere then it sounds like oppression to me.
Respect for the office, respect for the man is neither here nor there in my opinion. I agree the act wasn't particularly eloquent, but neither does it seem to be anything more than an instinctive personal expression.
What if it had been someone from the Opposition in the cavalcade? Or a foreign leader?
What would have happened if one of the children on the bus came from a home where the current President is unpopular and had made an inappropriate gesture?
What if ALL the schoolkids made a gesture?
Surely some criticism of politicians must be allowed?
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