My Mama Ain't No Terrorist

My mama, a retired public educator (specifially an algebra teacher) has been called many things. She is often cited as being a "holy terror" (southern euphemism sometimes meaning a feisty ball of fire) by members of our family and friends. She frequently struck terror in the hearts of her students, and could be considered a terror to many a baseball ump during my brother's little league years.

She is not, however, a terrorist. Secretary of Education, Rodney Paige, should meet my mother. She would verbally chase him up one wall and down the other. After a scalding from her, he would think twice about name-calling. In fact, he might consider the unfortunate name tag of "terrorist" too mild a description for Joyce.

Rather than make excuses, Mr. Paige should just formally apologize, and do 200 hours community service teaching in an inner city high school algebra class. Might give ole Rod a whole different opinion on the definition of terrorists!