Nose Jobs !

Oh - And Make Sure the Window Shades are Straight Too!

Mr. Fletcher’s article hits the nail right on the head but he fails to mention even more burdens currently placed on public education. Career awareness, dental exams, financial literacy, individualized special education programs, work study programs, drug alcohol and smoking prevention, obesity prevention, scoliosis testing, diversity training and preparation for a myriad of standardized testing all of  which are foisted on public schools throughout the year.

Then, to add insult to injury, public officials chose to malign, vilify, punish and attempt to turn the public away from the teachers who are assigned these herculean tasks.  

P.S.

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If Someone is Never Responsible Is He Then Irresponsible?

* I happened to be watching TV tonight and mention was made of “The Governor’s” seeming involvement in the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s escapade. He claimed no responsibility.

http://bobbraunsledger.com/what-is-christie-hiding-in-hunterdon-county/

Then I began to think:

* The doling out of $25 million of pension fund monies to a hedge fund linked to the Republication Governor’s Association came to mind. Again “The Governor” had no responsibilitiy

 http://www.thenation.com/article/178862/pensiongate-christie-campaign-donors-won-huge-contracts

* Then the loss of $400 million of federal education funds came to mind. The loss was blamed on Schindler. “The Governor” had no responsibility.

http://gawker.com/5622065/new-jersey-loses-400-million-in-education-funding-over-silly-application-error

* The GWB shut down. “The Governor” had no knowledge or responsibility.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/05/05/wcbs-880-nj-taxpayers-pay-725k-on-bridgegate-lawyers/

* The improper and slow distribution of Sandy funds. It was FEMA’s fault. “The Governor” had no responsibility.

http://videos.nj.com/nj/2014/02/hurricane_sandy_recovery_delay.html

* “The Governor’s” brother’s company made a huge profit on land purchases associated with the Harrison Train Station renovation.  “The Governor” had no responsibility.

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/christies_brother_bought_houses_in_harrison_ahead_of_port_authority_approval_of_path_staion_renovati.html

All this leads me to the obvious conclusion that “The Governor” is just plain irresponsible!