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I agree. And how about those athletes with multi-million dollar contracts? Some get injured and can’t even play the season out. Thanks to TV & movies, some entertainers reach a much much bigger audience than any teacher or doctor can. They’re paid well because they bring in big bucks for their producers. Teachers are waaaay undervalued and underpaid, especially considering the hazards of kids with weapons. I quit teaching h.s. because of the parents. Most were uninvolved. They thought of us as babysitters. PUblic school teachers are underpaid because their salaries are paid by local governments and voters have been voting down increases in taxes for education. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I agree with the majority of responses. Because of this litigious society, they have to overprotect themselves. My dad was a wonderful doctor and although he was never sued, he had to pay huge malpractice insurance premiums. Of course, there are always a few greedy, unscrupulous people in every profession. When it comes to surgical procedures – ALWAYS get a second and possibly a third opinion. Some insurance companies even pay for that to prevent unnecessary surgery. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Depends on what your skills are and what you enjoy doing and what your priorities are: money, flexibility, sense of fulfillment. A smart career counselor told me 30 years ago that it’s foolish to go into a career just because there’s a need for that particular occupation. Go into something that fits your personality, skills & priorities. Can you turn a hobby into a job? With the internet, there are all new possibilites to sell services. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I hope you’ve changed dentists by now. As a teen, I had a dentist like that and it made me very uncomfortable, but I was too embarassed to tell my parents about it so it went on too long. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,HOnors & advanced placement classes are for people who have already demonstrated their competence in the basic classes, working hard, getting good grades. AP classes are for those who intend to go to college. That’s not for everyone. Equality means equal OPPORTUNITY to succeed. Those who haven’t worked for it aren’t entitled to the rewards. Of course these are generalities, but Asians, East Indians and Jews have always placed a great deal of emphasis on education. That’s why more of them have professional degrees and typically earn more than average. It’s not a matter of luck or coincidence. It’s hard work & perseverence. HIstorically, blacks have not placed that kind of emphasis on education. Bill Cosby made that point to blacks years ago and was shot down by the black communi
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I agree that it SHOULD be the employer’s obligation to pay a better wage, but since they know employees get tips, many of them pay employees BELOW the minimum wage. Without tips, they would starve. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I know this question was post 8 yrs ago, but I’m concerned that nobody responded. I’m Jewish and it upsets me to hear that this is still taught. If this was a public school, that teacher should be reported to the administration. If that teacher is still teaching there, I wouldn’t drop it. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I believe evolution and the Genesis story of creation can be compatible. The Bible does not need to be taken literally to be appreciated and the basis of faith. A lot of us are turned off by the notion that one must choose between science and religion. God gave us intellect & curiosity. We’re not sheep. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,My dad was a doctor and a very good one. Many of his patients were quite elderly, thanks to decades of exceptional care from him. Yes, it did upset him when patients died. AFter all, he was not made of stone, but it didn’t prevent him from doing his job. Although he was not an emotional man, he had gotten to know some of these patients over decades and care about them. Also, remember that many people confide certain personal secrets only to their doctor, such as sexual behaviors that might affect their health. When people give you that much trust, it must be hard to deal with their death. Still, his focus was on helping the patients who were still alive as much as possible. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I’m Jewish and agree you should be also adressing the Jew haters. My answer to your question is: jealousy and fear. Education has always been stressed for Jews as it has for Asians. Better education usually means better jobs, more prosperity. Uneducated people don’t see that connection. That think that Jews are more successful because they are devious. Ironically, the main reason Jews have gone into professional higher paying service jobs like medicine & law is that during antisemitic years in Europe, they were forbidden to own land and couldn’t become farmers, and were prohibited from other types of occupations. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Just a theory: Throughout history, people have been suspicious of outsiders. Perhaps because their leaders were greedy for more power & wealth. Since they often considered their ordinary citizens cannon fodder, they sent them to war to attack their neighbors and other far off countries and towns. Since those conscripted soldiers were fighting “the enemy” for their king or emperor, I guess they came to regard all outsiders as potential enemies and spies. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Historically, safe and effective birth control is a very recent and inexpensive option. During the millenia prior to this, hetero-sex generally led to pregnancies. Since women are the ones who carry and bear children, we’re on our own to support and raise a kid if the guy decides to bail and spread his seed elsewhere. Biology is destiny. It’s more common for males of all species to seek variety since they aren’t forced to deal with the consequences of pregnancy. If men were the ones who got pregnant and had to stay home with the kids, they might be more inclined to seek a woman willing to settle down and make a commitment to monogamy. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,People fear the unknown and have always been suspicious of outsiders. Also, many minorities like Jews, Blacks & Irish have been mistreated or discriminated against big time. Also, it’s easier to relate to someone you have more in common with. I enjoy things exotic and new experiences, but was mugged several years ago by a young black guy and it was a devastating experience. I was petrified. Still hard not to be afraid of black guys, though not black women. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Probably because so many Black people do not speak standard English. Call it ebonics or whatever you like, it is not proper English and sounds uneducated. If you’ll notice, the blacks who succeed (outside of rap and sports) – Obama, Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice – they all speak proper English. It’s no coincidence. Other educated ethnic minorities that have become successful honor their heritage and speak ethnically at home, but they speak proper English in public. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I think black men are more feared than Latino men. Look at the VIOLENT crime statistics in this country and you’ll see why. Gay men are the safest men for women to be around, frankly. We don’t have to worry bout rape and they have a low rate of violent crime. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,
