Here is the story Donna was referring to:

http://www.projo.com/news/content/Pr...5.3a633af.html

To me, it isn't a matter of wanting to see someone "lose" their job; it's a matter of wanting to keep your job. If you see the economy taking a turn in a downward position, collective bargaining agreements or not; what do you do when your job may be on the line because there isn't enough tax payer money coming in to support your position at the current pay level with benefits.

I'm not calling teachers mobsters by any stretch of the imagination. I have nothing but admiration and respect for good teachers. But let's face it, part of Rhode Island's union problems historically stem from the background on this story on the front page of today's Providence Journal:

http://newsblog.projo.com/2010/02/bo...ed-for-pa.html