Well, it's pissing rain but on the Legislature laws are thousands of teachers and supporters excercising their right to protest. The Premier has just told a press conference that the action is illegal and teachers should get back to work before any talks can happen. A special prosecutor has been appointed to consider what action to take against both union leaders AND individual teachers.

One kid I saw had a placard showing the Maui mug-shot of Premier Cambell when he got arrested for drunk driving last year overwritten with "My Granny is not a Criminal". Cute.