H. Duncan, Mission Viejo, The Orange County Register Capo Unified teachers did the right thing by broadcasting their discontent ["Thousands participate in Capo Unified sickout," Local, April 14]. If they allowed themselves to be disregarded and make no protest, they will lose all self-respect. The negotiation was not equitable, so the issue is respect. The general public needs to know how teachers feel, and accept responsibility for undermining the earning potential of one of the most educated demographics in any neighborhood. This is not a grocery clerk or hotel service employees union. It is a union of some of our most effective and goal-oriented professionals.

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