In spite of that I am open about my thoughts and positions. I keep gun-rights-supporting pictures and quotes in my office window. One is a "Gun Owners of America" sign. The other was this one, which I assume was the issue (to be described shortly):
But, back to my story: So, the other morning, the Department Chair comes to see me. We engage in some small talk, as we have known each other for a long time. Then the chair asks if I would remove some of the pictures from my window. I ask "Which ones specifically?" knowing the answer, and the chair notes "The ones about guns." I note that this seems to violate some of my rights and that I always try to push the boundaries. The chair agrees, we share a moment bemoaning young students these days and I note that I will do so in order to keep the chair's ass out of the fire.
Of course, it won't be long before I start sneaking them back up. I don't expect it to change any minds or to make any real difference - I just think it is important for them to know that not everyone agrees with them. In the meantime, I have put these in their place:
