[GladesGuru]

“Citing a 1981 Florida Supreme Court decision, Fulford said lawmakers could change benefits for “future state service.” ]

I guess the governments should just fire them all and replace them!

IMHO, those in a contract have to perform the duties in the contract. In the case of the teachers, since their students don’t pass standard tests, cancel their pensions, fire them, and hire new ones.

When they whine about losing their home, tell them to complain to the trolls living under the bridges - where they will be.

After all, who would hire an ex-trough feeder, anyway?

[monkeyshine]

It is long past time for radical change. Public schools are a relic of a bygone era. We have technology now that can allow kids to learn a lot more, and at a pace that suits them. Same with most government services and agencies. So many things are redundant or obsolete. Our counties and states pay tens and hundreds of millions for statistics that can be compiled with greater accuracy via Facebook or Google.

Our leaders lack vision and certainly don't care for the constituents.

"...Politicians...blame the voters for allegedly wanting more government than they are willing to pay for. The effort of politicians to pin the blame on voters diverts attention from the real entitlement mentality that threatens to bankrupt the nation: A political class that feels entitled to rule over the rest of us." From The Real 'Entitlement Mentality' That Is Bankrupting America