Who's the Bully?

     Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior to intentionally hurt another person which can include name calling, mockery, rumors, and character assassination.  We often picture bullying as one child trying to intimidate another which has become something that teachers are being trained to recognize and prevent.
     We should also recognize adult bullying often used to control or dominate a discussion or debate.  In order to look better than a competitor, adults may paint a negative or exaggerated picture of their opposition.  Bullies believe the worse the other person looks, the better they will appear.  Many of our politicians have mastered the art of bullying.