I know a number of you have experienced this first hand, and I have second hand to date, having a few more clients go on the past due list than normal.

Well tonight, at our school board meeting I had to decide on one of three options, which would essentially put 1 or 2 teachers who I know, who have taught my kids, out of a job. Talk about gut wrenching.

We went with the lesser of all evils. Instead of taking a big bite of crap, we took a little one. The person I affected the most was in the room, and I feel so bad. She left before I had a chance to talk to her.

I really wish that the State would fund adequate education, as mandated by the State Constitution. While I realize that I am a politician (albeit I have done my best to be the most politcially incorrect one out there, as I doubt many others have essentially called someone a pussy and told them to man up and deal with life in an official meeting), I have a great amount of disdain for those at the upper levels in our government. I can have an effect on a small community, yet I have no control of those who make decisions in the food chain above me.

Worst night I've had in years. Sorry for getting sand in my mangina. Time for a beer.