[Raoul]

Hi!

I'm writing today in defense of Hemingway. The previous post is part of an organized effort to discredit his account that may well be happening at the behest of the Huaibei school.

It can't be allowed to work.

I know Hemingway and his wife- in person, not just online. I have for quite some time now. I know him to be a man of honor in addition to being a sharp wit, a great writer, and a caring and professional teacher. This man has my complete trust and my complete respect. His blog was damned funny, and had fans across China, including a number within the diplomatic commuinty.

I also had at least a bit of involvement with Hemingway's troubles in Huaibei. I am completely confident that Hemingway is providing an accurate description of events at that horrible school.

It's bad enough that some of these dodgy schools behave the way they do toward us expat teachers. It would compound the tragedy if the schools can then succeed in manipulating those with personal axes to grind to help cover up their misdeeds.

Regards,
Raoul