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Ok Morgan you're absolutely right. Nobody wants Arts and Music and Sports programs cut. And Teachers like your Dad and the wonderful ones I've had over the years have made me appreciate the hard work they do in their regular classes and extra-curricular activities. However, all teachers are definately not that commited. There is also a large contingent of teachers who show up at 8:55am and leave right at 3:10pm. Your Dad's uber-high level of commitment is, dare I say, not the norm.

I would say the negotiating process would be challenging with the Liberals trying to impose a contract on the teachers, especially with salary increases as the top priority for teachers. But how, for example, do you think the nurses feel? I have an idea. How about the teachers give back one or two professional development days a year? They have quite a few already over the course of the year and I think giving one back might be a good faith move on the teachers behalf. But will they? Of course not. Negotiating is give and take, but they won't even budge on salary issues. In terms of their illegal strike... Nobody is higher than the law (including Gordo). I think that putting the pressure on parents and kids, especially those trying to graduate in the near future, is not a plan of action that is going to garner a lot of sympathy from taxpayers.

By the way, Thank you Kelly for your kind words. I find intellectual debate far more entertaining when we can all be civil with one another.