[Jonathon Spectre]

"Young people are not as prone to join things," said Florida Education Association president Maureen Dinnen.

How about, "Young people are not as prone to join anti-competitive organizations that resist every effort to certify that their members are competent and capable professionals"? That sounds more appropriate, and truthful. I've known since the first day I decided to become a teacher I'd not join any damned union. I don't require a collective to speak for me and I'm more than willing to let my ability and my merits determine my rewards.

[summer]

Dinnen listened as J. Stanley Marshall of the conservative James Madison Institute outlined a plan for dealing with Florida's "union-related problems" before a legislative committee last year.

"It was something we suspected, but all of a sudden there it was, right in front of our faces -- this animosity," Dinnen said.

And, BTW, Ms. Maureen Dinnen, what about the non-stop animosity the union has shown toward this current governor -- who has actually done quite a bit, in a variety of ways, to financially help all the teachers in this state? Why do you insists on misinforming teachers, spending union dues on false billboard ads and false radio ads, and engaging in other divisive tactics? Why did you fail to provide him an interview appointment for a possible endorsement, so that he has a fair chance to be heard about what he has done for teachers?

The animosity in this state against this governor by the union is uncalled for, and does nothing to help your case.