I agree. I also know many conservative teachers. My argument is with the NEA and laws which for all practical purposes require teachers to belong.
The NEA is not even a union. When is the last time you were allowed to vote for your local business agent? The business agent function is assumed by the Uniserve who is appointed from on high by the powers that be, not democratically elected by local teachers. NEA is a political organization, pure and simple. It is set up in such a manner as to stifle the political voices of the many dues paying conservative teachers such as yourself.
I was the county treasurer for the union for seven years. It really pi$$ed them off when I would be at the officer's table durinf monthly meetings and had copies of Limbaugh's books sitting in front of me ..