On 8 Sep 2005 09:55:28 -0700, jim rozen
wrote:

In article , Gunner says...

Ive been asked to take a position as an Industrial Arts instructor at
a Pasadena California highschool.

You should take it. I think high school kids need to be exposed
to alternative personalities. And before you ask, yes I do mean
that as a compliment...

Jim

Actually Jim...thats one of the reasons I have against taking the job.
Can you picture me taking **** from a baggy pants 17yr old flashing me
gang signs, without putting his head in the vise on a Bridgeport and
engaging the down feed with a fly cutter in it?

Im not sure I have the patience for it. As Im ageing..my capacity for
bull**** is getting smaller.

On the other hand..being a curmudgeon shop teacher has its appeal....



Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner