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| Rep. Mark Liotta, R-Tulsa, collects a crotchful of
foot from a state teacher outside the Capitol. |
Officials
for the Oklahoma Education Association
are concerned that “Kick Your
Lawmaker in the Crotch” Day is not producing
the results they desire.
At the annual event, teachers from
across the state rally at the Capitol.
They
then proceed to assault lawmakers, striking
them between the legs and below the
waistline as a way of drawing attention to
educational issues facing the state.
“In the past, a swift kick to the groin has been good way to get someone’s attention,”
said Daisy Perosco, an official
for the organization. “Once (lawmakers)
are rolling and screaming on the ground,
we can make our case for the importance
of hiking teacher benefits.”
However, some are concerned that
the event has yielded diminishing
returns.
Rep. Tad Jones, R-Claremore, is the
chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee
on Education. He has generally
avoided teachers following a “meeting”
that left him walking funny for a week.
Perosco said the organization is looking
into more effective lobbying efforts, and
plans to sponsor “Go Medieval on Their
Ass” day next year.