I’ve just spent four hours replying to District email – or has it been five?

And then my Buddy sent me this email:

From: “Your Buddy”
To: “Harry Welty”
Cc:
Sent: Sat, 9 Apr 2016 12:58:29 -0500
Subject: Its all Greek to me – More Central Fallout | lincolndemocrat.com

Harry:

From that “third letter”, at http://lincolndemocrat.com/?p=16043:

“I see a School Board doing everything possible to squash competition and options for students.”

I didn’t notice that letter when I circulated comment about the other two letters this morning. However, as I remember, considering your previous reactions to me, particularly about vouchers, you haven’t been exactly gaga about competition for ISD 709.

[your Buddy]

To which I replied:

True Buddy,

I just spent four hours replying to email. I have to pick my fights and right now vouchers are off the table. I have only grudgingly supported them where school districts are in disarray and even there with qualifications.

I am not and never have been a supporter of pure unbridled competition. Its too much like nature red in tooth and claw. I do support our Charter schools although I was not elected to look out for them first. In fact, this would be a good example of cooperation………if our teacher’s union wasn’t so pissy about it.

Harry

About the author

Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty