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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a reliably democratic vote, consider myself moderate leaning liberal. Live in MoCo. Cant remember that last time I voted republican, if ever, even when I don’t love the democratic candidate.

I am livid at the decisions on school reopening and extremely thankful to Hogan for pushing schools districts to reopen. It made me realize that I would like to live in a state with divided government because it is most likely to result in moderate policies.

I am absolutely open to voting republican next election at the state level. I know several other women (all mothers of school age children, all angry at Elrich and thankful to Hogan for pushing reopening, all democrats) who have expressed similar views. I don’t agree that (Maryland) will turn republican, but I think Hogan came out of this looking better than expected.

FWIW, I am a POC.[/quote]

I agree with this. Reopening schools is a key issue for many of us, and MoCo demonstrated pretty clearly that they care about teachers unions much more than kids.[/quote]

The responsibility of any union is to care first and foremost about it’s dues-paying membership. Last I checked, students weren’t members, don’t pay dues, and aren’t represented by the union. Keeping schools closed/in remote learning until we reach a 100% vaccination-rate in children is best for the health of their members. Teachers already sacrifice enough already. Do you really expect us to literally DIE now just so you can get your kid out of the house 5 days a week?

I see critical thinking isn’t the forte of trumpanzees like you. [/quote]

It appears reading comprehension isn't your strong suit.  The PP didn't suggest that the union did anything wrong - they are supposed to advocate for their members.  The fault lies with the various levels of local government, who didn't push back against the union.  The first priority of county government and the Board of Ed is the health and well-being of the students - at a minimum, they need to balance the students' interests with those of the teachers (as articulated by the union).  Many people (the PPs and myself included), are not satisfied with the "balance" struck by the local governments.  And we're not inclined to vote for county/state politicians whose "leadership" led us here.

Also, the notion that anyone who doesn't support the teachers' union on this (or any other) issue is a "trumpanzee" is a pretty good example of the arrogance of the teachers' union.

Do you understand now?  [/quote]

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