...and Big

My urban school is, sadly, no stranger to budget cuts.  Recently, funding for my after school Rock Band (similar to School of Rock, except  slightly less inspiring and much less productive) dissolved completely.  Breaking the bad news to my future rock stars was, in all seriousness, one of the worst experiences I have had as an educator.  Offering a poignant and succinct criticism of the situation was M, one of my most inspiring students:

Mr. F:  "I'm really sorry guys, I wish something could be done, but the school just can't afford it."

(pensive pause)

M:  "Well now what are we going to do, go rob people?"