I mean… they have a point. In America, getting shot while teaching kindergarten is a hazard of the job.

So maybe, just maybe, it is a good idea to… give a shit about that?

While I understand the assholes are trying to get a lower payment, if this is a workplace hazard, then every teacher should sue for back hazard pay, violations on clearly showing it’s a possibility and expectation to get shot, and I’m sure OSHA has something on providing proper PPE. It’s a workplace hazard after all.

Honestly? Yeah.

If we aren’t going to do anything about the completely out of control assault rifle epidemic in this country, we can at least use it as an excuse to pay teachers a living wage… and maybe get them some kevlar for the next time they dare to… read Clifford The Big Red Dog.

I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but assault rifles have been illegal for decades. I live in Texas, have many friends with literal armories, and have had a range membership - I have never in my life seen an assault rifle outside of active duty. Not once. Not at a gun show, not in a private collection, not even from my crazy libertarian prepper friend that takes his bug out bag everywhere he goes.

This media craze about assault rifles/weapons is the epitome of a strawman.

Short-barrel carbine ban doesn’t have the same ring. I still think they should go as they really amount to nothing more than murder fantasy toys for grown boys.