The Problem

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  1. "The Problem"

    There was a hearing
    The rules were broken by one
    Followed by another

    The evidence was presented
    An overwhelming list of infractions

    An overwhelming representation
    Of one's maladjustment to the system
    The hearing was about him
    About his attitude
    About his behavior

    He is, he represents
    No, he embodies the problem
    If he is expelled, the problem
    Will go away

    Responsibility
    Relationship
    Mutuality
    Our solution

    A person with a problem
    I believe there's no such thing
    As a person with a problem
    If there is a problem it's a problem with the system
    The system of home and family
    Of school and community

    He is not in this alone
    He is not the problem

    A reflection of the system
    A mirror image of ourselves and our work

    We acknowledge not all kids fit
    Our ancillary design
    And when they don't fit
    They become the problem

    The problem
    Expel the problem
    Make it go away
    Expel the problem
    Make it go away, make it go away
    Make it go away

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