To the detectives who are searching for me:

Tuesday, April 14, I went to the Cub home‑opener. This is my confession. I'm not ashamed of going; nor am I afraid of the consequences because the detectives will discover me sooner or later. It will probably be sooner because of this admission to guilt. A guilt which I believe I should not have to feel.

My parents allowed me to skip one day of school to attend a game I wanted to see very much. Why I wanted to see it is questionable. I just did. They understood and gave me their permission. Yet the school decided I was wrong even

though my parents used their discretion and let me make my own decision. I didn't feel I was wrong and still don't. My parents feel the same way. What right does the school have to tell my parents when they can excuse me from school?

I wasn't caught at the game. I probably will be now. But I ask of my judges before they punish me: what did I do that was so terrible ‑ stand up for my belief that I was right? What did my parents do that was so terrible ‑ act as my parents?

A Cubs Fan
(Name withheld by request)