The Commonwealth Strikes Back

Should public school teachers be allowed to go on strike?  That’s the question up for debate again in the Pennsylvania legislature.

Pennsylvania has set the pace for teacher walkouts in recent years, one of only 13 states left where such protests are legal.  That’s right, 37 states already ban teacher strikes.  According to a PhillyBurbs.Com article:

“More than 60 percent of all teacher strikes since 2000 have occurred in Pennsylvania, even though its teacher salaries are among the top 10 highest in the country.”

What do they think this is, professional baseball?  Naturally, teachers in PA have a tough time garnering sympathy outside of their families.  School kids absorb most of the wallop.  With the current state of many public schools one could almost say that having to attend is already painful enough.  After all, even in a good school district high school is terrifying enough for most kids. 

Seacrest vs. The ACLU

Jasmine is leaving American Idol early.  Is it just me or does she remind anyone of Angie from Shark Tale?

The other elimination must have been a real blow to multiculturalists as the final cut came down to the guy from India vs. the guy from Puerto Rico.  Jorge didn’t make it.  Way to go America, you inconsiderate voters.

Anoop Dog

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