Michigan Votes Forum

School systems are being targeted because people feel that they can shop around for the school they like and they don't have to care if the people in the school system earn a livable wage. Much of the purpose of targeting them is political payback. They aren't able to shop around for government, police and fire services. Although the pensions

I agree! Why don't we all just pick and choose who we help? If you are a private school you can exclude kids so why don't public schools do that too? It sure would make a teacher's job a lot easier! How about doctors? They should only take the best patients. The ones that take their medication and are more likely to be cured. Life will be

Respect is earned. Writing comments to mislead others is not going to earn my respect. I have a right as an American to stand up for what I feel is right and not agree with others just because they want to bully me.

I do pay into my pension and I am a teacher. Get your facts straight before you go making a total fool of yourself. Oops to late!

Why is it that people who cannot spell always can correctly spell anything profane? Other countries value their educators and children are expected to apply themselves. Learning does not happen through osmosis.

I do find it very interesting that other government employees are exempt from these constant attacks. I know many firefighters that have retired in their early 50's with full pensions and health insurance. Same with police officers. Why is the focus on those in education? I think because we dared to stand up for ourselves and that ticked the village

I am a teacher and I DO pay into my paycheck every pay. Teachers that were hired after 1990 are required to contribute towards their pension. It is funny that you bring up a 3 month "vacation". I would very willingly get vacation days that I could take at any time just like the private sector. Parents are the ones that would not like not being