Hmmmm

[AceGirlsHusband]

Regarding anecdotes (a few posts up in the thread), I have one. A couple years ago a student asked me if I had a problem with his Remington t-shirt. I told him no, I had no problems with it. I asked him why he would even ask. He stated that another of his teachers had objected and sent him to the office for a supposed dress code violation. The VP sent him back to class with pass stating that there was no violation. Pretty boring anecdote, but there you go.

Did it have a picture of a gun on it or an electric shaver?

[Old_Bald_Guy]

Hmmmm

It's history. I doubt anyone would fall out of their chair at such a request. I'm not sure if it's covered or not, but teachers aren't constrained to only cover what's in the textbook or state standards. If I had the time (non-history class) and were asked, I'd discuss it. It would definitely interest students. Not sure what your implication is (well, I have an idea, but better that you flesh it out a bit).

[Old_Bald_Guy]

Did it have a picture of a gun on it or an electric shaver?

Looked like an 870.

[Old_Bald_Guy]

I'd forgotten about Remington electric shavers.

[IVC]

That's the most ridiculous generalization yet, ...

To the extent that *any* generalization is ridiculous, you're correct.

In this case, let's follow the money. Teachers overwhelmingly support Democrats who overwhelmingly promise them collectivist benefits, monopoly on dipping into educational budget and no outside competition.

I call that a "collectivist mindset."

[Old_Bald_Guy]

Hmmmm

Well, it's about to matter a lot less to me one way or the other--retiring after 3+ decades on, contrary to what many here probably believe, a less than blockbuster pension (no complaints, though). It's hard to get worked up about this stuff anymore. Alleged collectivism, "evil" unions, whatever. The only thing that can provoke much of a reaction anymore is the guys who parrot something they've heard without having actually experienced anything in that realm.