But they went on to quote what nurses and substitute teachers make. Apparently to justify that I'm overpaid?? (While entirely missing the point that nurses and teachers are underpaid.)

The person saying all of this is a doctor. And of course they didn't quote their own salary in this discussion.

So glad you’re in Portland!

Positional asphyxiation can be fatal.

What does that mean? Basically that it’s harder to breathe in certain positions. Simply laying face down on the ground can create extra strain on your lungs, making it impossible for them to fully expand, and being bent backwards (such as in a hog tie) exacerbates this difficulty.

Yes. But to be fair the notes were largely a compilation of research from other sources. Only a little original writing. I’m still floored. I guess I really am in an echo chamber because I hadn’t even considered this possibility!

*If you are visualizing this incident, you should know that I am wearing a flowy kaftan, no bra, and giant sunglasses.