Guest guest Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 New: Vegan threatens legal action By JOCELYN ALLISONjallison Comments (19 comment(s)) FOX RIVER GROVE -- An art teacher who claims he was ousted from the classroom last week for spreading information about animal cruelty and veganism to his students, said today that he plans to file charges against School District 3 officials.Dave Warwak, 44, an instructor at Fox River Grove Middle School, clashed with District 3 officials after he distributed literature on animal cruelty in food production and the benefits of a no-meat diet to his students.In a meeting this afternoon, district officials allegedly told Warwak that he had not been fired, but that he was being insubordinate for refusing to answer their questions."I'll answer your questions, if you answer mine," Warwak allegedly said during the meeting.Warwak's attorney, who accompanied the teacher to today's meeting, said he could soon be asking the McHenry County State's Attorney Office to file child-endangerment charges against the district for violating the Illinois School Code by not teaching children about the health risks of eating meat.Warwak allegedly offered to not file charges against the district if officials switched school cafeterias to a vegan menu. School officials allegedly did not respond to the offer.Warwak came under fire after giving copies of John Robbins' "The Food Revolution" to eighth-graders and encouraging students to visit Web sites on factory farming that some parents said contained graphic images. The teacher said school officials asked him to leave after he refused to stop discussing the issue in class.Warwak, who has taught at the school for eight years, said he started to spread the word on the issue after becoming a vegan in January. He attributes many of society's ills to mankind's treatment of animals, including global warming, and said students need to learn at a young age to appreciate animal life.District 3 school officials have repeatedly declined to comment on Warwak's actions.Source -- Gymbo in Texas " We're going to go fast for Bobby! " RIP Bobby Hamilton 5/29/57-1/7/07 " Cue the Duck! " RIP BP 7/12/41-1/16/07 www.myspace.com/nascartaebogymmie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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