schools are already failing, and teachers are paid quite well.
Again, paid well compared to whom? Who do you want to attract into the teaching profession? The subtext here is that you might believe that teaching is not a skilled profession and doesn't require highly skilled individuals, so there is no point in paying top-dollar for highly qualified people. That's fine if that is your opinion, but just make it explicit.
so not being able to collectively bargain for pension benefits is being held hostage?
Being promised a pension that is then not delivered on is being held hostage. People usually go to jail for stealing pensions they promised to their employees, if they're caught at least.
why should i need to explain the rationale?
You're only presenting the proximate cause for these feelings, not the distal cause. If one values making rational decisions (insofar as that is ever possible), then one should explain their reasons for doing and feelings certain ways as fully as possible. You are just saying "they feel that way because they feel that way," which is the definition of a tautology.
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Again, paid well compared to whom? Who do you want to attract into the teaching profession? The subtext here is that you might believe that teaching is not a skilled profession and doesn't require highly skilled individuals, so there is no point in paying top-dollar for highly qualified people. That's fine if that is your opinion, but just make it explicit.
so not being able to collectively bargain for pension benefits is being held hostage?
Being promised a pension that is then not delivered on is being held hostage. People usually go to jail for stealing pensions they promised to their employees, if they're caught at least.
why should i need to explain the rationale?
You're only presenting the proximate cause for these feelings, not the distal cause. If one values making rational decisions (insofar as that is ever possible), then one should explain their reasons for doing and feelings certain ways as fully as possible. You are just saying "they feel that way because they feel that way," which is the definition of a tautology.