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xocet

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5. An extension of his logic....

Reply to Justice wanted (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2012, 07:09 PM

Feb 2012

His next move might be to drastically decrease the salaries that are paid to teachers, since - according to his logic - the calling would have to be stronger for a teacher to remain a teacher, and, thus - by his logic - the quality of teaching would be improved.

His salary should be reduced drastically enough so that his calling to "public service" may be confirmed.

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Al state Senator Thinks Increasing Teacher Pay Goes Against A �Biblical Principle� [View all] Justice wanted Feb 2012 OP

Then I think it's unbiblical for a State Senator gopiscrap Feb 2012 #1

GMTA! nt eppur_se_muova Feb 2012 #11

agreed! Quantess Feb 2012 #13

Screw That Bastard TheMastersNemesis Feb 2012 #2

1 Timothy 5:18 "the laborer is worthy of his wages" ripped out of his Bible. n/t dimbear Feb 2012 #3

Isn't there a commandment saying "Don't mistreat your slaves"? baldguy Feb 2012 #4

An extension of his logic.... xocet Feb 2012 #5

Clearly this holds true for the ... etherealtruth Feb 2012 #6

I think he has a point... Blue Meany Feb 2012 #7

I would suggest that he enforce that principle LiberalFighter Feb 2012 #8

"Senator: Person who makes laws when not doing time." Mark Twain Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2012 #9

Well, it has proved true with CEOs. aquart Feb 2012 #10

All believers read into their holy books what they want to see. Odin2005 Feb 2012 #12