Paying taxes doesn't entitle criticism of teachers

[DonCoquixote]

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/paying-taxes-doesnt-entitle-criticism-of-teachers/1161290

Just a fine article that can be shoved down the Holy roller's throats.

[mrcheerful]

1. The problem is 1) the holy rollers don't need facts 2) the holy rollers decided that

they are the only ones who pay taxes, 3) according to facts that fell out of gods ass last night during a holy roller buggery orgy.

[dkf]

2. If our kids were outscoring all other nations there wouldn't be criticism.

The problem is we are falling behind and the system doesn't allow the flexibility to regain our edge.

I would blame the system more than individual teachers, but teachers in using their collective bargaining rights need to be held accountable for policies that keep us from being where we need to be.

[DonCoquixote]

3. No one is saying worship teachers

But the facts are, a lot of people are showing criticism that is neither informed, nor based in fact, and using the "but I am a GD taxpayer." If you want proof, take a look at some of the comments in the newspaper.

[Rage for Order]

4. I would submit the same argument to those who wish to criticize the police

Telling a cop "I pay your salary!" will get you locked up via the express lane.

[DonCoquixote]

5. I agree

Not that cops are not next on the line.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

6. Paying taxes indeed has nothing to do with standing to criticize anything

You can do that quite well without paying taxes

[DonCoquixote]

7. yes, the point is

that the fact they pay taxes means they feel like experts on the subject whose assertions cannot be challenged.