Although I don’t like to write about politics on my blog, I do want to say that we live in interesting times. Many states are just getting geared up to pass legislation that the new representatives and senators had on the agendas when they campaigned for office.

I know a lot of people are shocked and dismayed to learn that the new Republican majority in Wisconsin are working to reduce the pay and benefits of teachers. Just when we have all agreed that America’s education system needs an overhaul and lots of improvement, the state are getting teacher pay. That makes no sense at all.

There have been daily protests and marches in state capitals over proposed cuts in education budgets and now they are concerned about the Republicans targeting unions in other industries, such as the police and firemen. This concerns me greatly and although I rarely write letters or call my elected representatives, I think i will have to make my voice heard on this issue and I urge you to do the same, even if your viewpoint may be different from mine.