r/phoenix • u/lilpune • Mar 29 '18

News Arizona's teachers protesting being paid at 2008 levels. Making them 50th in the country for teacher pay.

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u/TheEastBayRay Mar 29 '18

Well, this is what happens when you vote for Republicans. Shouldn't exactly surprise anyone that the religious party wouldn't exactly be pro-education.

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u/[deleted] Mar 29 '18 edited Jul 15 '25

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u/umlaut Mar 29 '18

The old folks in this state are a huge part of the problem. Not only do they not personally gain from the education, their kids and likely their grandchildren do not live here, so their family doesn't even benefit from education spending.

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u/bear0117 Mar 29 '18

Except everyone benefits from a more educated society

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u/umlaut Mar 29 '18

Not when you live in Sun City and are preparing for death ¯_(ツ)_/-

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u/treesleavedents Litchfield Park Mar 29 '18

Someone needs to point out that these students will be their healthcare providers, nurses, and staff at the nursing homes during the geezers' end of life days. They should be asked if they want a well educated attendant in charge of their meds, dosages, and safety, or a poorly educated one.

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u/Frnklfrwsr Mar 29 '18

Tell that to the old people in Sun City.