Or should she be applauded for giving a modern insight into what teaching is really like?
She applauded Davis for highlighting how it was opportunity, not talent, that was the fundamental obstacle to diversity on screen.
While Ms. Hyman said she applauded Lanvin for using women who are not models, the design house went only so far.
She ran the office that racked up the losses, and according to the Senate report, she applauded traders for risky bets on American Airlines.
Dimond said she had no idea what happened to Carlson, but she applauded her for stepping forward. .
She applauded Kraft for removing such toxins from their mac 'n' cheese, which was later handed out to attendees by the boxful.
Carmen Maquilon, director of immigrant services for Catholic Charities, said she applauded President Bush for finally grappling with the issue of undocumented workers, but added, "His remedy is not good enough because it doesn't lead to any permanent status and it doesn't address the need for family unity".
Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, said she "applauded" Mr Gove for acting quickly to get rid of a charge that was simply unfair.
And she applauded Dr. Dean for getting the Democrats "off their backs".
In the case of a newly rich couple with the husband sleeping around, she applauded the wife for not becoming a "blubbering, feeble, pitiful creature," and, instead, making him sign a contract that will cost him all his assets if he cheats again.
