--- Jay Heuman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The reason museum folks in the United States aren't paid better is the
> same reason why teachers aren't paid better.  It has nothing to do with
> attitude, which is your no-so-subtle implication.  The reason is that
> American taxpayers don't like paying tax because the general perception
> is that too many politicians have priorities that are sadly out of line
> with the taxpayers they represent.

I should also point out that money for schools largely comes out of local
property tax. The more valuable the property, the more money that will go into
schools and teacher's salaries. Then again, the cost of living will be higher
as well.

Does anyone know what taxes fund their museums? It is state tax, local tax,
sales tax or some other tax? Just curious.

Deb

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