Nicholas,

How can anyone argue with this observation?  Everyone else has a screw
or two loose when all you're trying to do is share completely objective,
truthful facts about teacher salaries.

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.  So, your food for thought is about
as filling as a cup of broth.

Of course I realize my message is intemperate.  Sometimes those who only
see the stars need to realize that they, too, are standing in the
gutter.  LOL!

Sincerely,
Jay Heuman


Nicholas Burlakoff wrote:
> What fascinates me about this list is the general intemperate
> response one gets when one attempts to present points in support
> of a position. I have never had as many vulgarities, personal
> references, or hysterical outburst directed when trying to make a
> factual point that went against popular misinformation ("sacred
> cows"). Interestingly, these responses have never come from
> museum professionals from countries other than the U.S.  Makes
> me think that perhaps there is a reason that the pay for museum
> folk in the US is not high. Food for thought.
> Nicholas Burlakoff

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