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To: i-node who wrote (732452)	8/13/2013 1:51:18 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578563

Inode, It matters, because if teachers were "professionals", I doubt we'd be having this discussion. I'm no fan of teachers unions, but we need to treat teachers like professionals, or else you'll see the unions retreat further into their own shells and the quality of teachers in America continue to plummet. It's a two-way street. Tenchusatsu

To: i-node who wrote (732452)	8/14/2013 12:49:06 AM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1578563

>> Please name me one profession where all the employees are great? In fact there are lots of mediocre employees in the private sector that don't get fired. I know because I've worked with them. I don't consider "teaching" to be a profession in the traditional sense; it is more of a vocation. In fact, that is a key distinction. A profession involves a level of public trust that is self-administered as well as ethical standards which must be adhered to. Having protection from a union precludes having the characteristics of a profession, IMO. Seriously dude, you are FOS.