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Letters: July 25, 2008

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Investigate Sen.  Schumer for reckless bank comments

Columns by Jay Ambrose and Timothy Carney accusing Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., of causing a consumer run on IndyMac were right on the mark. (“Reckless Schumer kills a bank, thousands of jobs,” July 16, “IndyMac forgot to pay protection money,” July 18) Whether Schumer pushed the bank over the edge out of intentional misconduct or out of professional naivete, the result is the same.

Thousands of Americans will suffer due to his reckless speech. And there is more than enough evidence to suggest his comments were not those of an uninformed person, but rather those of an irresponsible senator bent on ruining entities that don’t financially contribute to his political career.

We know that Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., is now under scrutiny for banking misdeeds, but we don’t know who else is involved in this ever-growing scandal. It’s time to give Schumer a taste of his own medicine. We need to understand what motivated him to make such asinine comments on such a sensitive subject at such an inappropriate time, and how to prevent a recurrence.

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Michael P. DeCicco

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Olympic athletes need

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As we prepare to cheer on our United States athletes at the upcoming Olympic Games, we should all remember what the Olympic creed actually says: “The most important thing in the Olympic games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”

While we all hope the United States wins more medals than any other nation, let’s hope that we win the most important battle, and that’s playing safe, fair and sober.

The use and abuse of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing substances have ruined the careers of many Olympic athletes and embarrassed their families, teammates and country. Let’s all hope these Olympic Games will be remembered for the great achievements on the courts, in the pools and on the track.

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Spend money in America

Recently, the U.S. Senate approved a $48 billion bill to reduce AIDS and other health-related issues in Africa over five years. (“Senate agrees to triple anti-AIDS funding,” July 17) The same members of the Senate who approved this bill, specifically Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin, both D-Md., consistently talk about the lack of adequate health care for U.S. citizens and take cheap shots at the current administration for spending $1 billion a week on the Iraq war. But they, not the administration, have the power to reduce funding for government programs they feel are not proper.

It is not our fault there is no money left because someone else spent it. It is time for all elected officials to understand a stronger America will enhance our ability to help other nations in the years to come. When America still has citizens who can’t afford basic dental care, basic checkups and the medicine required to keep them healthy, it is time to stop the blame game and spend our tax dollars on American citizens first.

J. Michael Collins

Reisterstown

Save Padonia Park Childcare

I have read many articles regarding saving the Padonia Park pool. But I have read nothing about saving the day care! In addition to the pool facility, the campus is home to Padonia Park Childcare Center and Lakeside Day Camp.

Padonia Park Childcare Center is licensed by the Office of Child Care of the Maryland State Department of Education, and the pre-kindergarten program is state-accredited. Lakeside Day Camp is licensed by Baltimore County and accredited by the American Camping Association.

Losing these services is going to be a severe loss for the community. The day care center cares for 115 children ages 18 months through age 5. The center has a capacity of 125 children and is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, during the school year it runs a great before- and after-school program for about 30 children who attend Pinewood Elementary School.

The summer camp has approximately 400 children ages 5 through 12 who participate in a wide range of fun activities. I do not believe the community has the resources to absorb these 545 children into other programs. Where are they going to go?

Joanna L. Trela

Hunt Valley

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10:09 PM MST on Wed., Aug. 13, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
I'm disappointed to see how heated and sometimes ridiculous the teacher pay issue has become on both ends. There are teachers and those who support them, who feel they always deserve a raise. Teachers and their unions should be smart enough to understand that when the money isn't there in the budget, they shouldn't expect much of a raise. On the other hand, when the economy is stronger, and the money is there, an effort should be made to compensate our teachers to remain competitive with other school systems and other professions that we lose our good teachers to. They do have a tough job, and many of us aren't able to realize it. The whole argument has caused tension between the sides in what should be a strong supportive relationship between the schools and the public. In the end, the students are forgotten as selfishness becomes a problem for all involved. Historically, our nation has become a world power because of our strong education system. Lets keep it that way.

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4:34 PM MST on Thu., Jul. 24, 2008 re: "Letters: July 6, 2006"

 lon219@comcast.net said:
Please go back to the crossword puzzles you printed before. These are too too hard. You need to be a genius to do the current ones.

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7:53 PM MST on Mon., Jul. 7, 2008 re: "Letters: July 7, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
TU would be wise to heed this advice offered by an obviously brilliant, talented. amd insightful graduate. Don't expect it though. College administrators consider themselves to be elite and immune to what they consider dumb opinions of the citizens of their neighborhood. They will regret this attitude. Bob W.

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11:25 AM MST on Fri., Jun. 20, 2008 re: "Letters: June 18, 2008"

 Glenn Sugameli, Earthjustice said:
The Examiner has STILL not made corrections to my published letter on this editorial-- I explained in my June 18 email: "Your edits are fine except for a major typo and an edit that changes the meaning of what I wrote. First, I wrote "yet President Bush wont discuss other nominees opposed by home-state Senators." The published version substituted "supported " for "opposed," which flips the meaning of what I wrote, i.e., that Bush withdrew a Virginia 4th Circuit nominee opposed by Virginia's senators, but won't even discuss Rosenstein and other nominees who are opposed by home-state senators. Second, my submitted letter referred to "Maryland's two senators" who had publicly said Rosenstein lacked requisite deep roots in Marylands legal community." The only senators mentioned in the published version are those from Virginia- so the sentence should begin "Maryland's two senators had publicly etc." Please make these corrections" Glenn Sugameli Earthjustice

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5:52 PM MST on Thu., Jun. 5, 2008 re: "Letters: June 5, 2008"

 Yet another Examiner reader said:
Ken and Nancy: Fred Hoyle? You mean the scientist who believed that life evolved in space, spreading through the universe via panspermia, and that evolution on earth is driven by a steady influx of viruses arriving via comets? THAT Fred Hoyle? Why yes it is! Oh, that's a theory that Francis Crick also believed had possibilities. Crick also said, "Christianity may be OK between consenting adults in private but should not be taught to young children." All of your other statements, btw, have been debunked on the Baltimore Sun Forum by scientist Mike Habib. Believe your spin, but don't try to pass it off as truth. What gets me is that Creationists have no problem believing a Big Sky Daddy, who is invisible, made people, but a natural process couldn't.

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9:34 PM MST on Fri., May. 23, 2008 re: "Letters: August 14, 2007"

 Examiner Reader said:
One thing's for sure...Hiring Mike Mohler was one of the BEST things that happened to Baltimore County Government. This man has not only great ideas and plans, but he personally goes out to the communities with his staff and puts his plans into action. He has really turned my neighborhood around; in particular, the West Inverness Community in Dundalk. Last summer we had a horrible problem with rodents, but due to his constant hard work, the problem has been resolved. In fact, the streets and alleys look cleaner than they ever have in the past twenty years. Yes, we have a lot more work to do, but Mike Mohler leads our community in the right direction. We needed this kind of leadership because now, people are motivated to clean up and make our waterfront the beautiful place it used to be years ago. Mike Mohler never gave up on the problem and he got the job done. I wouldn't want anybody else in his position because he has proven himself by his actions. That says it all!

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4:02 AM MST on Thu., May. 22, 2008 re: "Letters: May 22, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
Dear letter writer John Brohawn: How does the fact that I am gay impact you in any way. The fact that you may choose to have sex with your wife doesn't do anything to my world. So why should my choice to have sex with my wife have any impact in your world? Would you and the government, and the rest of the God fearing people who oppose gay marriage please stay the hell out of my bedroom.

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7:45 AM MST on Fri., May. 9, 2008 re: "Letters: April 25, 2008"

 Tim McClanahan said:
Your starting with the basic assumption that all Devonian era amphibians evolved from a single fish species. Not the case. All species were evolving during this time as a function of environmental /physiological factors. So one would not expect all Devonian species to have the same physiological characteristics. Fossils in Devonian strata also witness the first seed bearing plants, mollusks and coral reefs. I did not see PBS:Evolution but I surmise that it depicts a continuum of transition between two distinct species of fish and amphibian. That transition probably left out several branchings that ended up creating other species not depicted in the segment. The transition was, most likely, not a smooth continuum as depicted, but instead a series of advantageous mutations (steps, variably progressing the physiology of the lineage). As noted by your reference to Dr. Gould's punctuated equilibrium hypothesis. For "real" science review and related discussions try: talkorigins.or

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10:31 PM MST on Thu., May. 8, 2008 re: "Letters: April 25, 2008"

 Robbie said:
Belinda, I just knew your sources included "The Discovery Institute" and "The Institute for Creation Research". Watch the NOVA special "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" or the documentary "Flock of Dodos" where they interview those "scientists". They admitted lacking evidence supporting Creation and thought it would surface eventually since they assumed the Creation stories were true. Unfortunately, Creation evidence never surfaced but more evidence keeps mounting supporting Evolution. The Creationists have been forced to retreat in the face of overwhelming evidence and now resorted to flat-out disinformation and misrepresentation of evidence onto the uneducated public… similar to arguments denying Global Warming! Even the Catholic church was forced to publicly admit that Evolution does not conflict with their religion. How can you deny the fossil record pattern of older simpler fossils deeper in the strata compared to more recent depths?... modern horses vs. Eohippus?

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9:49 AM MST on Thu., May. 8, 2008 re: "Letters: April 25, 2008"

 Belinda Robinson said:
I have studied Tiktaalik as well as the other tetrapods mentioned in Ms. Clack’s work. I would encourage readers to comb through those articles and organize the details. Required changes involve skeletal structures such as vertebrae, limbs and ribcage to bear the stress of gravity. The neck and braincase need to change form and functionality. Breathing would need to support both gills and lungs. Hearing systems must morph significantly. A careful reading shows that while some fossil fish may have one or a few of these features, none have most of them. I’ve seen these fish displayed as an evolutionary progression on the PBS series Evolution and elsewhere, but I believe those charts are in err. When the details of the specimens are closely evaluated, they do not form a progression.

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7:55 AM MST on Thu., May. 8, 2008 re: "Letters: April 25, 2008"

 Tim McClanahan said:
You call yourself open minded but cite creationist canards published by religious "faith" tanks? No bias there. Don't misconstrue Ms. Clack's description of the required transitional mutations as evidence that they did'nt happen. Scientists (not creationists) continue to identify these transitional gaps and fill in the puzzle of life using evidence. In 2004 the scientific discovery of the fish-amphibian intermediary 'Tiktaalik' filled at least part of this transition, a hole creationists have long pointed to as "evidence" refuting evolution. How ludicrous! Pointing at open questions, formulated on evidence, as evidence for god and refuting the original facts! Copernicus started this process and the veil of creationist dogma has retreated grudgingly every step of the way. Now its most hallowed tenets are in direct conflict with science and the only way for it to save itself is to foist its canards onto an uneducated public.

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8:23 PM MST on Wed., May. 7, 2008 re: "Letters: April 25, 2008"

 Belinda Robinson said:
I’m not sure I can tersely document 20 years of reading secular scientific literature and analyzing the details. Here is a tiny start: For tetrapods, I would note an article in Sci. Amer. (Dec '05) by Jennifer Clack. Her work details the significant changes in physiology required to get from fish to amphibians. That sequence has yet to be filled and is called Romer’s Gap. I have also studied human evolution in depth from myriad secular sources. For the big picture, I found Bones of Contention: A Creationist Assessment of Human Fossils by Marvin Lubenow, to be insightful. The book contains charts of fossil data organized by date, form, and classification. Scientists at the Institute for Creation Research (icr.org) and the Discovery Institute publish original research. They also look at existing information to see how alternate theories might better fit the data. They offer many books and technical monographs to those seriously interested in the science side of this debate

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2:18 PM MST on Fri., May. 2, 2008 re: "Letters: April 25, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
I would love to know the sources used for your recent article titled "Fossil record does not tell story of evolution" since they were conveniently left out. The conclusions made by Belinda Robinson are laughable in the face of overwhelming evidence supporting Evolution…including genetic evidence. "Intelligent Design" lost the right to be taught in schools for good reason... because their strategy was to promote their religious agenda without any supporting evidence. Unlike Evolution which was inspired by the obvious pattern in the fossil record, without pre-conceived religious agendas, and which continues to be reinforced by recent advances in other areas of sound scientific research. Unfortunately, unfounded attacks on the truth (like your article) is promoting ignorance and does a grave disservice to our community. It's no wonder creationists are being described as BBBs (Blind Bible Bozos) using 3rd-grade logic and disinformation to promote their medieval, flat-earth agenda.

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4:13 PM MST on Thu., May. 1, 2008 re: "Letters: May 1, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
Do we really expect a Superintendent that neither has an undergraduate or graduate degree in business to be the Chief Executive Officer administering a school system the size of a small coporation?

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8:29 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: April 18, 2008"

 Another former teacher said:
I commend Julia for her letter addressing violence in schools. It is a serious problem and one that is not limited to Baltimore City. As a former Howard County high school teacher, I can testify that school administrators are under great pressure to make their schools look good, which means they are not disciplining children for behavior that, frankly, requires disciplinary action. Like too many of the parents at home, our schools have let children walk all over them. Not only will many students graduate high school without the ability to functionally read and write (yes, in Howard County, too), but they are learning that they can get away with just about anything without real consequence. As a society, we must allow our schools more disciplinary latitude and we MUST encourage greater discipline at home.

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3:10 AM MST on Tue., Apr. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: April 15, 2008"

 avid reader said:
It is a shame that a teacher can not defent themselves in these days and times and students dictate the school systems. Dr Alonzo and the rest of the clowns including the mayor, Governor and so on need to be put in jail themselves.

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5:14 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 4, 2008 re: "Letters: April 3, 2008"

 P. Ackerman, Columbia said:
Speed cameras are immoral. They do not allow the accused to face an accuser. They do not take bad drivers off the road since the driver is not ticketed, but the owner of the vehicle. They hurt the poor, who can not pay the $40 fine as well as the rich. They pick on the working class who have to commute. They malfunction, but there's no due process to even consider this possibility. They are expensive at a time when the General Assembly raised taxes to cover the their appetite for more spending. The $10M could have been 100 new cops at $100,000 per year instead. They have been subject to tampering. Remember when the duration of the yellow-light was reduced in DC? They are used to disregard the law. Remember the Montgomery County cops who had to pay for speeding even though the law states the owner has to pay? No wonder the Maryland General Assembly approved them. Mad? Google maryland government, find your reps and let them know now!

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1:41 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 24, 2008 re: "Letters: March 20, 2008"

 gking98 said:
Anne Benaroya got Armani the Monkey free, I hope she can save Puddy the Lynx as well.

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10:36 AM MST on Wed., Mar. 19, 2008 re: "Letters: March 19, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
I believe the trade pacts, like NAFTA, were enacted under the Clinton Administration and Bush has cut taxes, including those of working people. Mr. Grecco is just another partisan union hack who needs to do his homework.

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12:46 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Left winger said:
""Imagine my surprise to see someone from the left extolling the value of a “solid home.”" I know all you conservatives think that liberals want to live in a world where there are no morals and all murderers go free because we're anti death penalty and everyone will be high drugs because we want certain drugs to be decriminalized, but that simply is not the case. Stop lumping us into a category where we are anarchists. Michael Olesker has some excellent points.

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12:40 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Closing? said:
Could someone post a link showing the article in the Examiner about the Baja Beach Club closing? I don't know what date that was from. Thanks!

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12:32 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
Why must I be a conservative who lives in an affluent neighborhood to receive the Examiner? Is my middle class townhome not good enough for you? Or are you afraid that the middle class if informed too much will actually speak out against you?

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12:30 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
I loved the political cartoon that the Examiner ran a few weeks ago where George W. is saying "I don't think our economy is in trouble" and a plug reaching to the reality outlet is undone. Perfect. He actually said it's "ROBUST"!? Where can I find a sticker that says "Don't blame me, I voted for Gore?" That's really where our problems started.

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12:28 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
We have a war going on (YES, STILL!), our economy is in the gutter (THANKS, G.W.!) and people still have time to worry about how elephants are treated??? Must be the good life...

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12:25 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
Like any business, it will fail if people stop paying for it. Barnum and Bailey have been around for, what, 100 years? It's obvious SOMEONE likes the entertainment value of it. Certainly more than what the kids might see on TV.

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12:24 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
No, I think the scariest thing that kids could see is that woman who crammed herself into a cage to protest the circus a couple of years ago. If you don't want to see the circus, don't go.

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12:23 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
I think kids get more frightened by the clowns than they do seeing the elephants treated poorly.

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12:21 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 18, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
Though the circus has a long tradition of coming to town showing off the tricks that elephants and lions can do, times have changed in the animal world. No longer do we keep animals caged up in a zoo. Zoos now try to replicate the living conditions those animals have. Training an elephant is not natural and requires a lot of physical abuse no matter how you look at it. Get with the times, Barnum and Bailey. We don't treat animals like that anymore.

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7:47 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Justin Pugh said:
BC Teacher... Well said.

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6:14 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 BC Teacher said:
Yes, I teach. Would I teach if I won the lottery? No… But I can pay the bills, and have some fun. A COLA would be useful, but not getting it won’t make me bankrupt, nor will it make me quit. Eventually, though, I may look at Harford County, who pays 4 grand more a year… But don’t counties give raises at different times? B.C. used to be pretty high, and above others. Look, I’m good at my job, work an 8 ½ hour day, and I take very little home. If you’re a smart and efficient worker, then you can leave work at work – where it belongs. I don’t care if they pay me 6 figures, I am not grading papers all weekend. Are all you really working endlessly at home? I, for one, would rather hang out with my family. Yes, we work hard, and deserve a COLA, but our salary isn’t horrendous. Neither are our work days – some days are, but that’s why it’s called work. And yeah, summers are great, I’m not going to lie. This doesn’t mean we can’t ask for more, though, just like in any job...

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5:27 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 17, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
You obviously have no idea of what teachers do day and day out. Here's something to think about...we may have chose our profession, but what if we didn't? What if no one chose the profession, then what would happen? You wouldn't get the job that you currently have and want. Unless you have ever been a teacher you cannot attest to all of the hard work that teachers do. I am repulsed at Tim's comments and yes, everyone wants more money, but not everyone deserves it. Teachers do. If you don't believe me, then come observe any teacher any day in one of Baltimore County's schools. Also, be sure to follow them home and accompany them while they are planning lessons, grading papers, and doing endless paperwork. Why? All because they love children and are in this profession to shape the minds of our children. After you have done this, then you can write your comments. Thank you!

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7:01 AM MST on Sun., Mar. 16, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Anti-Jim Smith said:
Has everyone forgotten that Jim Smith DOES have the money to fund a cost of living raise without raising taxes? The funds are sitting comfortably in the County's PayGo account. Jim Smith will be spending this money to buy bricks, instead of funding education for our children. I don't know about you, but my kids and their education are much more important than the County's BRICKS!

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6:07 AM MST on Sun., Mar. 16, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
Increases in class size are the only way to provide the increased pay in our current economic environment. We can't increase the per student cost. Are teachers willing to set aside the reductions in class size to get their raise?

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6:03 AM MST on Sun., Mar. 16, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
Teachers are parents and our students are the best judge of how well we are doing our job. It appears they are not very happy with the end product in Baltimore County.

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4:10 AM MST on Sun., Mar. 16, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Mary said:
Tax payers are the ones supplying the money , so we have a lot of say. And we say no!!

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4:07 AM MST on Sun., Mar. 16, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 JOE said:
Teachers make way to much money; And if you don't like what we give you , than go find another gravey train job!

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5:03 PM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Teacher said:
To 3:40 who suggested to put our money where our mouth is and we have an all talk no action job, allow me to take action right now to you. "Examiner" is spelled with an "i". The base word is "examine". When turning the verb "examine" into a noun as such a person or thing, you drop the "e" then add "er".

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3:44 PM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Court said:
Rememeber that judges name.

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3:43 PM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Rev said:
No teacher raise contract, no raise or say so. Idiots!

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3:40 PM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Examoner Reader said:
Hey Teacher, leave those kids alone! Put your money where your mouth is. All talk and no action job.

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1:01 PM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 Nothing is Free said:
Older teachers will not get a raise because not fair..... School teachers are not non profit. Make a legal contribution to all the teachers that are closest to the break and make a large donation for books Smith. You work you get paid. All else are ungrateful beggars. End of story unless the media gets ahold of this. And they may.

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10:49 AM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 County Teacher said:
To answer the reader who thinks we are all too dramatic... I don't need to teach to bring home extra income, as I'm lucky that my husband has a decent job to provide for our family. I CHOOSE to teach in a Title I school because I believe that it is my purpose on this Earth to make a difference in the life of a child. Call me a drama queen, but there is no greater satisfaction than to give a child wings, watch him or her beat the odds, go out into the world, and come back to visit with a heart full of gratitude. It's just a shame that BCPS won't invest enough in its future to make itself competitive with its neighbors.

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7:21 AM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 No Gravy said:
Justin-I don't know about you, but there's "no gravy on my train"! This guy obviously has never set foot in a classroom to observe his child/children during American Education Week. If he did, he would realize that there are no "cushions" or "gravy"!

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7:12 AM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
Justin Pugh - you have a right to ask for more money and other folks have a right say that you're already overpaid. Teaching is a cushy job, done indoors and out of the elements. Relax and enjoy the gravy train !!!!

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5:54 AM MST on Sat., Mar. 15, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

 A Disrespected Special Education Teacher said:
The bottom line here is this: teachers in surrounding counties are making thousands more to perform the same duties. For example, a teacher in Harford County with the same level of teaching experience is making $5000 more than I am. Even teachers in Baltimore City are bringing home $1000 more. We know that Baltimore County is a much more wealthier jurisdiction than these two. So why such a discrepancy with teacher pay? The message that I am receiving is that the more experience I have and the more classes I take to increase my knowledge and learn new strategies for helping children, the less money I make. In the world "outside" of education, this would not be acceptable to any hard-working citizen. So why should it be acceptable for teachers? We ARE professionals and expect to be valued as such.

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11:28 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Letters: March 12, 2008"

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Wow, you are all so dramatic. For example, I love that one woman does not consider teaching a job, but a passion. That's great you love teaching that much, but seriously, if you did not have to work because you were independently wealthy, would you really still teach? By the way this is a great read!!

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10:35 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Letters: March 6, 2008"

 Parent & Leader said:
For anyone who has ever had a child in Mr. Pugh's class our children are better. Mr. Pugh is one of the greatest teachers in the world. His dedication to the children is unremarkable. To Mr. Orval Red - Get a clue. I am sorry you don't know a good teacher or musician. To Mr Pugh - You rock. I will be there to take the pictures if Mr. Smith decides to show his face.

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7:09 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Justin Pugh said:
Orval Red, Thanks for your comments. Join my class one day and I'll help you with spelling "government", "recession", and "beggars". As for my educational music that you can find at www.rockmusicforeducation.com, I'm not sure how you would know about that unless you knew me personally, so how about NOT attacking me or my music and sticking with the issue at hand. I'm sure you would be affected by this raise too.

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6:47 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
If those are the things they are accountable for, then RIGHT ON TEACHERS! Hold yourselves accountable!! So what you are saying is that all teachers quit. Sounds like a terrific plan! No more teachers because Pub thinks it's the best way to solve the problem. Good thinking, Pub! Lastly, it's obvious you don't like Mr. Pugh's music because it's educational. It is apparent by reading your letter that you want little to do with education! Sounds like your thinking is "when the going gets tough, the tough get going". Do you suggest quit classroom teaching and become a phys. ed. teacher?

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6:43 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 re: "Letters: March 14, 2008"

 Examiner Reader said:
WOW PUB! Your teachers must've been under paid as well, check out all of your misspelled words! Pity. Let's address the fact that you don't know why Mr. Pugh got into this profession. How do you know what Mr. Pugh was thinking when he decided to become a teacher? I know for sure that Mr. Pugh knew he wanted to be a teacher since he himself was in elementary school. Do you think he knew then that the government (note spelling) was corrupt? Do you think when Mr. Pugh was in college he was thinking that one day while he is teaching there will be a recession (note spelling)? Secondly, is the answer really that Mr. Pugh and all the other teachers should get second and third jobs? You are just being silly now. What should they hold themselves accountable for in the first place? For wanted to help children learn? Should they be accountable for molding the minds of our future leaders of America? Should they be accountable for working extra hard at a non-competitive salaries?

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