Teachers

After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching prospect said,

'Let me see if I've got this right:

'You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their
disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their
dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages, and instill in them a love for learning.

'You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs
and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride.

'You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship,
sportsmanship and fair play. You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize
signs of antisocial behavior, and make sure they all pass the state exams.

'You want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of
their handicaps, and communicate regularly with their parents.

'You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a
bulletin board, a few books, a big smile, and a starting salary that will
qualify me for food stamps. You want me to do all this and then you tell me:

I can't pray?