There's been a lot of discussion in the teachers' lounge about whether or not we will maintain our past level of giving to charities. Most teachers are responding to phone requests by saying, "I'm a teacher. My wages were cut this year. I won't be able to make a donation." One charity that works within our district is United Way. Many teachers returned their forms last week with a 0 in the donation box.
John Q. Public, do not be surprised when contributions are down this year. Teachers, as a group, are compassionate people and tend to donate. Not this year. You have bashed us in the press, cut our pay, erased our contracts, and treated us with a total lack of respect. I am spending my reduced salary on my mortgage and my child's college fund.
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