[inquest]

Can you imagine anyone thinking that simply discussing politics with someone at a church or synagogue would be "dangerous and irresponsible"?

And then you got those Buddhists, man. One of them might immolate himself in front of you if you get on his bad side.

(I guess I need one of these: < /sarcasm>)

[Old Student]

Most Excellent! Yes! ;) Though I must say I haven't seen any Buddhists immolating themselves lately...

I really am sorry. I know, you didn't ask for a character reference. :) If it helps, I almost sprained my index finger hitting "post" the first time. This kid is a wonder, in so very many ways. It's a wonder he survived... and so on. I hope to find a few like him in my classes, but hopefully with a few more functioning brain cells, too. I'm almost afraid to cite this story to my kids, but this is too perfect for a class in geography. Isn't it?