In the great state of Wisconsin teachers, more accurately, Labor Unions, have placed the education of the children of the state on hold and have held their state leaders hostage over a bill designed to secure their state pensions in a time where many don't have jobs let alone pensions. Instead of realizing that in order to do what is best for the people, the legislators have to save the people from the Unions. By doing so, the bill in place will limit the collective bargaining power of the unions - in other words, the thing that is the greatest threat to the teachers really is the Unions and the power they hold.

This threat to labor unions is so significant that unions of other trades have come to the state to support the teachers union. The ugly truth in this move is that these unions don't really care about the teachers, they care about what this bill will mean to their unions as well. The precedent is a threat. If this were about education, the teachers would still be teaching. If this were about money, they would understand that all of America is having to make changes that protect our futures at the expense of the moment or short term.

Perhaps, the issue is not as easy I view it. But one part of this issue is quite clear. The Democratic law makers that have skipped town and left the state have lost any honor of their position. There is no excuse, no protest that I consider to be a valid explanation for running away. If you are not a fan of the law, then vote against it. Running away is deplorable. Each one of those elected officials should be ashamed of themselves.
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