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Not implying that you are overpaid at all. I think I made that clear. I dont think that anyone is doing that at all either. I do feel that some are putting things in their proper perspective though. At least that is where I am coming from. I feel that you are in line with the average American worker and are being paid a just and fair wage, with just and fair benefits. I understand that you will probably never get rich being a teacher, but you hardly receive destitute caliber wages and benefits either. Like I previously mentioned, you had to know the prevailing wages and benefits when you entered the field. I think that all anyone else is saying is that we dont feel, given the economic difficulties that's forcing the cost cutting and sacrifing by about everyone else is encountering, that a teacher or any state or federal employee should be exempt from having to do the same thing we all are doing. Using walkout tactics to hold the taxpayer hostage is a real disgrace in my opinion. I feel a case of "prima donna syndrome " exists with most public employees. If any public employee feels a need for sympathy, I just dont think I'll be one of those standing with them in the sob lines. They IMO, are no better than the rest of us out here right now.

See, I agree with you, we are no better, but we are also no worse, and thus I understand you or anyone else would not fight for your job, but whatever means neccessary (legal), because you must take care of your family. I understand this, but I must also be afforded the same right.