LAUSD Picket

So I am down in Los Angeles for a couple of days. We drive down and check in to the hotel. Simple enough. We check in and go up to our room. But there is a noise coming from outside loud enough that we can hear it on the 9th floor.

So we look down and see these folks in red t shirts chanting and someone on a megaphone. There are three helicopters above. We turn on the tv and the LAUSD teachers are having a protest. They apparetly don't want more students in their classrooms.

Now I understand teachers don't want to be overwhelmed. It is hard teaching with so many kids in one place. But in case the leaders of LAUSD missed it, WE ARE IN A RECESSION. The district has no more money for teachers. The kids need to be educated.

Oh, and those 20,000 people laid off last week would be more than happy to have a job. And your job gives benefits! Not everyone is that lucky and if you don't like it then quit. There is about 10 percent of the country that would just like any job. Be grateful you have a job. Sheesh.

Memo to those LAUSD teachers who were in the lounge at the hotel during the protest: at least your colleagues had the guts to stand on the streets and protest. You should be the first ones fired for your pretend support.