This interested me, because I was on the fence. At this point in my life, I don't think answers come that easily. On the surface, I would state that no one should be discriminated against. But, was this discrimination, or was it the fact that group education must serve the majority? I, myself, have needed additional tutoring at times and have taken questions "offline," because I needed more time and more instruction in an area and didn't want to chew up others' time, who caught on more quickly.

That being said, if you follow the link and read the father's well-written and convincing argument, you can also read the comments, which include a rebuttal from another classmate's parent.

The other parent states, "My daughter was in your sons class, the first day was not like you say. The problem was your son tried to answer a question and took about 10 minutes, after which the teacher just continued on. . .What the professor did was give a solution that benefited the majority, your son did not like that. What this teaches him is, not that life is full of comprimises, it teaches him if he whines loud enough and has a journalist as a parent ( who has a network of other journalist,) he can get in the WSJ and/or on TV."

There are two sides to every story. Students have a right to learn-all of them. The teacher gave Phil Garber an opportunity to ask questions in a way that would have put him up to speed with the rest of the class. Is that so terrible?

Phillip has been a dear friend of mine since 2006, and I could not be more proud of him for standing up for himself! He's always been very open about educating others on the issue he faces, and is extremely eloquent in doing so. Great job, Phil!

I respect the rights of students to receive the education they paid for. We've all been part of classes where one student becomes either domineering, repetitive, argumentative or helpful, clarifying, chatty, enthusiastic. It's ok for students to take the time to stutter, but not for teachers.

We are now faced with the tyranny of the minority. The ADA requires reasonable accommodations. Allowing one question by one student to take up 10 minutes of a typical class is not reasonable.

We are proud to have Philip as an active member of the National Stuttering Association, and encourage all persons who stutter to stand up for themselves in a discreet and appropriate manner. For 35 years the National Stuttering Association (NSA), which is the largest self-help non-profit organization for people who stutter in the country, has connected kids and adults who stutter to other kids and adults who stutter through local chapter meetings, workshops, on-line support groups and annual conferences. We offer a wealth of free brochures, pamphlets and other reference tools for both people who stutter and professionals. To learn more, please contact us at: westutter (dot) org -or- info (at) westutter (dot) org

I've always had a hesitation/slight stutter when anxious or nervous & I appreciate it when it is recognized & I'm not required to respond if I can't. I think it should be dealt with however the person involved wants it to be dealt with.

Peter, I agree. There are so many things that don't add up for me as well.

Now, I've heard that this young man's father was an editor? I guess he was trying to get his name in the news. I feel sorry for this kid he was exposed in the national media. Now apparently students are coming out and saying it isn't what was written in the article. Honestly, this doesn't effect my life and the NAMI should not get involved with this case when the facts somehow are proving this was blown way out or proportion.

God Bless.

Kids will be kids. I mean the professor did go about it right. He didn't say it in class. It would have been worse if he said it during the middle of class. However I hope that in the email he did not specifically say because you have a stutter. Yes people do take things out of proportion. However no matter what the incident is schools are going to back the teachers no matter what. Believe me I've seen that happen in Parsippany. Actually something similar happened when I grduated High School. They did not want this one student to walk because of their disability.

That "supposed teacher" who asked the student who stuttered not to participate in class because he took up too much time SHOULD HAVE HER TEACHING CERTIFICATE REVOKED & SHOULD NOT EVER BE ABLE TO WORK WITH STUDENTS AGAIN!!!!! I am a former teacher & I would never belittle or embarrass a student that way! HER PRINCIPAL SHOULD FIRE HER OR AT LEAST NEVER EVER LET HER WORK WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABLITIES AGAIN. SHE IS A DISGRACE TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION!!!!!!!
Evie Vilar Glodic
formerly taught at Wayne Hills High School & Stoneybrook Elemenatray School.

Normally the professors ask the students not to ask questions during the lecture, and wait until the lecture is over, and the end of the class would be the Q&A. We only know this students version, and not of the professor or classmates.

It is very simple. Fire the teacher.