Ain't it the Truth

 Words of wisdom-

That is truth !

But the thing is - teachers get paid with taxes.   And you kind have a problem with those high-tax states that pay their teachers well.   You have to reconcile that.

In that case, I would assume that Stalker would be opposed to Trump giving billionaires tax breaks, opposed to letting Trump make millions of dollars from the Presidency, and in favor of all those SOOOOOOCIALIST policies like free schooling.

Of course, each side of the political spectrum would blame politicians from the other side for making people stupid--and they'd both be right. But conservatives are more at fault in that regard, because they've been teaching people a flawed ideology--that change is bad and something to be feared.

Teachers will be paid more when our society recognizes their worth. Unfortunately for them, perhaps, most of them are willing to work for only a little bit more than nothing. Take a look at the fame that the smartest kids  in high school and college get (nil) versus the fame that the best football payers in those schools get. Then you'll see how much society values education and learning. 

 The truth of the matter is that high tax states pay more to teachers, but the overall cost of living is higher in those states. For example- a salary on the high end doesn't necessarily mean easy living. The authors show, for instance, that the average salary in California of $72,050 "is just a tad under the amount of money needed to live comfortably in [the state]." What's more, a starting teacher's salary would be much less, closer to $40,000 per year, according to the California Department of Education

Teachers are underpaid, no matter where you look. Whether or not a teacher's salary would be enough to live comfortably would depend on the local cost of living. A teacher in San Diego, for example, would have to make much more than one in Fresno, just to stay afloat. That's why districts, not states, determine teacher salaries.

So the real issue is, what is the cost of living in a given community (not a given state, because that varies widely within a state), and what are teachers paid in that community? Everything I've read shows that teachers are generally paid about the same vis-a-vis the local cost of living pretty much everywhere, but they are paid slightly better in liberal states. It could be because liberal states are more union-friendly, and strong teachers' unions lead to higher salaries for teachers.

Also, teachers being underpaid is much less of an issue for Republicans than for Democrats. A local politician running for office, promising to promote higher pay for teachers, would be met with "meh" by Republican voters, but that might be enough to get Democrat voters to choose him.

Another factor is that liberal voters are much more likely to approve bond measures for school funding and to address shortfalls. That isn't a political ideology statement, it's just a simple fact. Conservatives are, at least ostensibly, opposed to taxation and government spending, even if such spending would be socially beneficial. 

Der Fuhrer says- "Also, teachers being underpaid is much less of an issue for Republicans than for Democrats. A local politician running for office, promising to promote higher pay for teachers, would be met with "meh" by Republican voters, but that might be enough to get Democrat voters to choose him."---- That is an unfounded lie. Prove it.

The Penis has spoken!

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I don't have a clue if this quote is accurate, but Morgan Freemen is estimated to be worth 1/4 of a billion dollars.

It is a true statement that states with high quality education have higher costs of living.    Companies with high paying jobs  that require smart employees are attracted to such states.   Thats why silicon valley is in California....and why Wall STreet is in NY...and why the Medical giants maker their home  in Boston.   

And thats why they aren't in Mississippi.   On the other had, Mississippi has a dirt cheap cost of living.   ANd if you're lucky you can get one of those slaughter house jobs available after Trump chased away the illegals.