I distinctly remember most of the comments were 'generalizations' and the majority poked disdain at a group (Unions/Teachers) not directed at an individual. A few people with hurts feeling because they happen to be a member or part of the groups being criticized and took offense is NOT grounds to close and remove a thread.
Good men have died on a battlefield so we have the freedom to speak and express our opinions...just because some people took offense what was being said, doesn't
mean rules were broken.