Just saw a comment praising the lay off letters to RI teachers.

[Pacifist Patriot]

"Do it. It's a necessary evil."

Why does it feel like the person is saying, "Hey nose, I've got a sharp knife I'd like to introduce you to?"

Is investment in education really seen as a necessary evil these days? A necessary evil? Really?!?

[QC]

1. I used to be surprised when I saw comments like that around here,

but not anymore.

The Obama/Duncan attitude toward teachers has trickled down even to our humble online community.

[Dappleganger]

5. +1000

[Pacifist Patriot]

7. This particular comment wasn't at DU.

I have seen plenty of anti-teacher comments here as well, but wanted to make it clear to everyone that this quote was in response to an on-line article announcing the layoffs. It was not copied from a post here at DU.

I honestly don't get it. I homeschool my own kids, but that doesn't mean I have the slightest bit of disrespect for teachers or do not value public education.

[ananda]

2. The end game is privatization of everything.

Then watch where the money goes.

[rfranklin]

3. It's envy and spite...

The people saying that can't see any way to elevate themselves other than bringing down others that they resent.

[Starry Messenger]

4. I can't even be shocked anymore.

Some people in this country really really hate teachers. They think we should be like the private sector. It's what a society based on profit-worship gets you.

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. We're just trough feeders who hate children

Wish it could still make me angry to read this kind of nonsense. But it's so common anymore it's not shocking in the least.

[southernyankeebelle]

8. Gee I wonder was that Lou Palin that wrote it?