Dear President Obama (letter from a Bronx 4th grader)
February 18, 2009 am28 12:07 am
Took this from NYSUT, though I think it was republished elsewhere:
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JD2718 
Wow. I think this is not the only letter sent by a youny child. My dad moved to San Jose when i was 12 so we could pay bills, but he is not coming back so kid suck it up and get a real life. O.K F*** u got to deal with what you got and be happy about it. NYSUT is stupid this letter is not even interresting. it sucks as much as our econamy. I may be 13 but come on this must be a joke GRRRR F*** all of you.
Im sorry i aplogize im just a little agrivated. Nice letter.
The bottom line is NYSUT D O E S NOT do much to support its members. Read the NYSUT newsletter and you’ll find photos of NYSUT officials in foreign countries attempting to help, tons of political rhetoric, etc.
Seems the LAST thing NYSUT does is support its members. Their top officials (most of who incidently earn 6 figures) are supported by us, the members. Without members, NYSUT wouldn’t exist.
The only thing they’re better than is no union.
Teaching salaries in NY experienced the 5th worst inflation adjusted decline during the past 2 decades. Yep, that’s worst than 45 other states.
NYSUT — YOU SUCK.