While taking notes at a Books-a-Million from Rich Dad Poor Dad, a gentleman from my home state of Kentucky pointed out the book. “That’s a great book ya got there.” He put down his Log Home Living magazine to explain how difficult it was for a man to make a living these days, among other things. I overheard two teachers browsing and chatting nearby. They were incredibly disparaging toward their students.

I made the mistake of opening my mouth. “Don’t scare me, now. You guys are going to make me change my major,” I said with a smile. “What’s your major?” the middle school teacher asked me. “Secondary Education,” I offered hopefully.

Little did I know that Mr. Kentucky’s dead first, second, and fifth wives had been school teachers…

In a 90 second blip, the following came out of his mouth:

  • “You won’t make any money unless you are a principal or superintendent! Your family will starve if you teach.”
  • “You have to teach special education. That’s all that matters right now because of the foreigners!”
  • “Mexicans are lowering the average and making other kids fall behind!”
  • “Public schools shouldn’t be free. The minute you have to pay for something you take it for granted. See, that there book is a $1.97. That has more value than our edge-cation system ‘cuz you’re payin’ for it.”
  • “When kids act up, they should get 30 days in jail! PARENTS, TOO!!! THAT’d teach ‘em all!”
  • “Edge-cational groups never support the right politics!”
  • “IT’S ALL CALIFORNIA’S FAULT!!! EVERYTHING STARTS THERE AND BLOWS OVER HERE JUST LIKE THE GAYS!!!”

The women abruptly excused themselves for a bathroom break. I was astounded. Does Robert Kiyosaki really have this effect on people? Maybe it’s Kentucky’s fault…

I cursed my big mouth, but, admittedly, I couldn’t help thinking a big cabin in the woods would be nice.