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melman

(7,681 posts) Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:17 PM Jun 2020

AOC: Teachers are paying out of pocket for school supplies, yet police are given extra tanks.

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#DefundThePolice

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AOC: Teachers are paying out of pocket for school supplies, yet police are given extra tanks. (Original Post) melman Jun 2020 OP

Just goes to show what a shitty union does opposed BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #1

Tanks, you're welcome. Throck Jun 2020 #2

The message is the same whatever they are called. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2020 #4

K&R (nt) Alex4Martinez Jun 2020 #3

BigmanPigman

(51,567 posts)

1. Just goes to show what a shitty union does opposed

Reply to melman (Original post)

Mon Jun 15, 2020, 08:24 PM

Jun 2020

to a decent, yet weak, union. Teachers need a lot more support and pay. Defund the police and give it to communities to help education, mental health, employment opportunities, etc.