"There are rules against that. I'm not paid to enforce them. Wait, let me rephrase that so you can understand. I'm paid to not enforce them. I don't even have a radio."

Ever since learning that schoolbus drivers can't touch children even if they (or themselves, due to being stabbed by said little shits) are at risk, I wouldn't be surprised to Burgerpants-level clerks being actually punished from going beyond their duty.

Hey, try being a teacher! Until very recently if the parent of a student decided to come and kick your ass for whatever reason (Quite common actually) you could not defend yourself, only "hold" them down until police officers come to your aid. At least that is how it is down here.