Something I learned today

If you're one of my friends who works in law, please don't read this.

Come to think of it, if you're reasonably well informed on legal matters, don't read this.

I had a student attempt to enter my class, trying to get to another student. I told him no, of course, and stood in the way. He tried to shove me out of the way. One of the benefits of teaching freshmen is that they find it hard to move me, so it didn't work. He then backed up and charged me, knocking me back a bit. Someone then grabbed him and threw him to the floor. (I'll give you a hint who it was. He's a white guy with a beard).

The police said there was no need to arrest him or fill out a police report, as it wasn't battery. He wasn't trying to harm me. He was trying to get into the room. The reason he wanted to enter the room was to assault someone, but that's not particularly relevant. You might think that it would be illegal to strike someone, but it's not. You might think that teachers are a protected class, so assaulting a teacher means you're in more trouble, but it turns out that's completely wrong.

So, I don't follow the March Madness stuff, but like the idea of betting pools. I seriously want to start one based on when I will be hospitalized. I have a few little tears in my elbow now and strict orders to not use that arm. I also have students crashing into me in order to attack other students. Earlier, I had to decide whether to get physically involved in stopping a fight or let the kid who had heart surgery a year ago get slammed into a locker a few more times, and chose to risk injury. I am reasonably certain I'll need surgery before June, and would like the chance to win a few dollars. Anyone interested in a wager?