I need to weigh in on this one. I am an avid bowhunter and a teacher as well. I went into teaching because I thought it to be a respectable profession and an opportunity to help the world. Most teachers in the state start at under 30,000 a year, and it takes them many years to make more than that. For the raise many times they must spend their summers taking courses. Most jobs allow a person to leave at 3 and not think about their jobs until the next morning. Most nights I leave school at three only to take 3 hours work of correcting and planning home with me. Kids and parents today are unrespectful, and the job can be tuff. Most people I know, without a college degree make more money than I. I make enough to pay for my house, car, and put food on the table for my family...and a new bow every now and then. Teachers don't work for money or anything else besides the kids...in most cases when a strike occurs, they are just asking for a little more to help their families. If you don't think they deserve it, go substitute in a public school for a week.