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Written by Robert Quintin Penn   
Friday, 28 September 2007
Last Updated ( Sunday, 04 May 2008 )
 
“Martha, what is fifty-four minus forty-five?” Mr. Johnson asked. “Uh...umm...nine?” She was slightly nervous, hoping it was the right answer. He gave Martha a cold stare, penetrating past her eyes into her soul, a stare that only a teacher can perfect. “...that is correct.” Most of the children weren't exactly paying attention as he liked. Mr. Johnson took out a stick with a roll of explosive caps on it, a small hammer, like that of a gun on it. Upon the hammer hitting the cap a small, but somewhat loud explosion occurred, snapping the children's attention back towards him.

 

“Now class, you are in middle school. You should have learned by now that you should keep attention and not talk to one another. If you all as a whole cannot pass, then we'll take care of the problem students. You all know of the new government and their laws. Since a majority of you don't meet our expectations, you will have to be disciplined.” Everyone went silent, with the exception of two people in the back, and they were girls, none the less. “Ladies!” Mr. Johnson said with a firm tone, “stop talking. Did you hear anything I just said?” He gave them his cold stare, instilling fear within them.

“We weren't talking.” the girl said, in such a way that reflected her Gothic outfit. 'I hate these little rebellious teens, with their damn trends.' the teacher thought. “You didn't answer my question, Michelle.” Mr. Johnson answered back. “But sir, we weren't talk-” “I SAID you didn't answer my question! Did you hear anything I just said?” She looked like she was going to cry. “W-we should know not to talk with one another.” He exhaled. “Yes. Next time don't argue, and simply answer the question when I ask.” Mr. Johnson turned to write on the chalk board. “But we weren't-” “Silence!” “-talking, I was just ask-” “I said silence!” “-king her-” “I told you to shut up, Michelle!” “but I didn't-”

Mr. Johnson loved the new disciplinary implement that was allowed under the new Government and their laws. A basic ten shot, semi automatic pistol, firing a minuscule bullet, that wouldn't kill, unless you pumped in about 25 rounds, and even then you'd have to wait for blood loss. He pulled it out and shot her in the foot. “Shut up.” Michelle let out a little screech and held her foot. She began crying. “Now class, you see how that could have been avoided? Do as your told, don't contradict me, and all will be fine. Got that?” He said. “y-y-you suck!” Michelle yelled out. Mr. Johnson shot her in the foot again. “Get out my class.” She left the room in tears.

Now let's continue. In order to find the Domain and Range...”

-A few weeks later-

You know the law; if you fail, we have to kill you. We cannot let anyone who'd let down society. You who have failed are an accident waiting to happen and we cannot let you continue.” The principal stated. Those who have failed us, you are to line up here.” he pointed to a wall.

Sure enough, the students gathered to the wall. “Ready. Aim. Fire!” the shotguns ripped through them, getting rid of the students, but all in all, the bad grades too.

God, I just love this school system here in North Korea!” the principal said.



Copyright 2007 Robert Quintin Penn


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Posted by Yahaira Nunez
10-16-2007 11:46,
 
Dystopia.
You should try going further with this concept. It's pretty cool. It's very much a Quintin's- idea- of- a- dystopia kind of thing.  
 
I'd definitely read it if there were a continuation to this.
 
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Posted by C.R. Vard
12-11-2007 12:30,
 
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great story, it explains why math grades in the US are in the lower fifty percent of the world, that participated.
 
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