I do understand, all too well. You forget, I also pay taxes which pays part of my salary. I work so I can pay part of my own salary in taxes. Do you not think that teachers pay taxes so yes, it IS my money...either way you cut it.

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I don't think DetroitTeacher understands that when you work for an entity funded by tax dollars you are enslaved to the almighty tax payer and any increase in pay, bonus etc is too much.

When I was a kid teachers were thought of in the same respects as doctors. I remember hearing how teachers and doctors were our heroes and role models and how they didn't get paid enough. Boy how times have changed.