They are all needed and valued in our society. However, I don't believe they deserve any more "special" consideration than any other profession.

Every time Obama opens his mouth and refers to saving jobs it's always about teachers,firefighters,and police. What about Fred at the local grocery store? Or Gus at the tire station? Aren't their jobs just as important to us?

Yeah,Fred and Gus are probably not union members but I'm getting sick of the need to retain every last single teacher even if they can't teach and have only minimal skills.

Do I want to perform their duties? Heck no.

If I were a teacher I wouldn't last one day. After little Johnny cussed me and I kicked his ass across the classroom,I'd be fired.

Policeman? I'd be fired for profiling and shooting the dirt bags in the back as they fled from the scene.

Firefighter? Too hot and I hate to climb ladders.