Appel, Jon R.
A wider perspective on teacher layoffs
March 13, 2009
Jon R. Appel, The Orange County Register
I am concerned about the
teacher layoffs only because of how it will affect the students. I
have little sympathy for the organization that represents the
teachers – the teachers union – that donates millions of dollars
from the teachers' union dues to elect the politicians who created
the budget mess that the state is in. Instead of mass
demonstrations, teachers should resign from the union, save their
dues, push for vouchers, charge tuition and use common sense in
dealing with their tough job. The state of California cannot
continue to subsidize the education of illegal aliens who do not
contribute to the tax base that supports the schools.