Q: Mr. Federal Way, I was outraged that a recent story in the Mirror regarding racism complaints at Sacajawea Middle School outright named the math teacher who the racism claims are against. Some parents have criticized the teacher, claiming she is racist. This is unfair to the teacher, as the story only contained allegations. Where does the Mirror draw its ethical boundaries in naming people who were not convicted of any crime? This could ruin the teacher’s career and is extremely unfair.

A: What’s unfair is that taxpayers on a state and local level are paying teachers and staff in Federal Way Public Schools their hard-earned money. And for what? A safe environment for their children, a place for them to learn.

Federal Way Public Schools, which is the largest employer in Federal Way, by the way, for the most part provides this to its students. But what’s unfair is this student was handled in a way that Mr. Federal Way believes would no doubt alarm you if it had happened to your son or daughter. People rarely sympathize with situations until it happens to them or their family.

The Mirror was right to name Jennifer Hooper in its follow-up coverage because 1. the school district did not redact her name in its investigation documents, which Mirror reporters requested via a legal public records request, 2. the Mirror did not name Hooper until it was verified with the official documents (if you check the first story on this issue, you’ll see the Mirror did not name her) and 3. allegations aren’t the only issue at hand — Hooper was actually reprimanded by the school district for her actions.

A seasoned reporter recently told Mr. Federal Way, “We are not here to hold hands or be friends with the union or the school. If they want to hold hands with a friend, they can buy a doberman.”

Hooper may be a phenomenal teacher in all areas and instances except in the brief moment she wasn’t, which, unfortunately for her, the Mirror reported on. Does it take away everything else? No, which is why she wasn’t terminated. But it happened. Several witnesses said it happened and the school district acknowledged this. If the teacher doesn’t like the coverage, Mirror staff has told Mr. Federal Way she is more than welcome to come in for an interview to tell her side of the story. Mr. Federal Way already has a hunch that wouldn’t be allowed by the school district’s Nazi standards but the invitation still stands.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, on a recent Sunday at 4 a.m. I took my dogs outside. My small poodle was attacked by two raccoons. I heard my dog yelp and heard what I thought was the sound of an angry house cat. As I rounded the corner into my side yard, a raccoon lunged at my face to attack me. I was able to move back and ended up with two scratches on my chest.

I realized my dog had been under the raccoon. I grabbed the dog and ran inside then took it to the emergency vet. The dog is fine; his eye and tummy are scratched but he is safe. I contacted Federal Way animal control and the officer visited my home. I followed the suggestions she provided but the state of Washington does not do anything for what they call “nuisance” animals. I need help; our neighborhood is infested with these raccoons and they are now dangerous. Where can we as a neighborhood go to get help with this problem?

A: Mr. Federal Way knows that dealing with this problem can be frustrating here in Federal Way. A Federal Way resident has had an issue with coyotes on his property for a number of years and is prevented by city code from discharging a firearm at them to either kill, injure them or scare them away.

Mr. Federal Way remembers that the city had suggested to this resident that he should buy a donkey, because it’s believed to be a holistic approach to solving a nuisance animal problem. Mr. Federal Way thinks, unfortunately, that the unique positioning of some of Federal Way’s neighborhoods means that wild animals are going to be a constant presence in residents’ lives, whether they want them to or not, and that there is not a lot of power in the residents’ hands to deal with the animals.

Q: Mr. Federal Way, I read your posts most of the time when they are posted on the Mirror’s website. Every time I get to the very last question and read the words “none of your business,” it gives off a negative tone to your column. I think there are nicer ways of saying you don’t want to answer a question. I think it’s OK to not answer every question you have in your inbox and  some people may ask inappropriate questions.

I know you are trying to portray yourself as a grouchy person, but I think inside you are just a cuddly teddy bear. Maybe you should include in your column that you will not respond to any personal questions, or you may choose not to answer some posts that you feel are not newsworthy. What is your point in posting questions you don’t want to answer?

A: None of your business.

Got a question for Mr. Federal Way? Email mrfederalway@federalwaymirror.com