November 8, 2006
RECENT CONVERSATION #4
Me: "Knock" "Knock" "Knock" (with my hand, on the door of an empty Alpine School District school bus that was parked alongside one of the roads I took yesterday morning on my walk to work)
--door opens--
Elderly Bus Driver: "Yes!"
Me: "Good morning! I don't mean to pick a fight but do you mind if I ask you a question?"
Annoyed Bus Driver: "Ahh, okay!"
Me (pointing to the window immediately to the left of the door): "Well, I couldn't help but notice the picture of President and Mrs. Bush that's covering up this window. I was just wondering, do you really think it's appropriate for that picture to be hanging in the window of a public school bus?"
Really Annoyed Bus Driver: "I most certainly do. George Bush is our President and I love him, and I'm not afraid to show my support and love for him and our country."
Me: "But you realize of course, don't you, that the picture is in recognition of your support of the Republican National Committee? Right here it says (reading from the inscription at the bottom of the 8" x 11" photo) 'Thank you for your support of the Republican National Committee'."
Growling Bus Driver: "Well," putting down his newspaper, "I'm just sick and tired of all these damn Democrats calling President Bush a crook, a thief, a liar, and a murderer. It's bullshit, and I'm not gonna take it down for anyone!!"
Me: "Alrighty then. Thanks for your time, and have a nice day." (Note to self, as I walk away: If you choose to call the Alpine School District, be prepared to take a different route to work, because that guy will probably run you over with his bus, or his car if they fire him.)
UPDATE: 8:25 AM, Wednesday Morning
On the off chance that I'd see the same bus, I took my camera along for this morning's walk to the office. Here's a rushed shot of the bus (if you look closely enough, you can sort of see what caught my attention):
Posted by Mikal at November 8, 2006 12:41 AM
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I have many funny, quirky, or loopy conversations like this. It's sad, tragic, unfortunate - and completely preventable & solvable. Education is key. I've long believed that. I now know it. Lee McD
So did you ever call the school corporation?
He's more than welcome to express his personal beliefs on his own vehicle, but not on one that is publically owned. I was able to get a Jesus Fish removed from a police cruiser in my hometown just by complaining.
