44. "This makes me feel like we're talking about two completely different thi..." In response to In response to 43
I'm simply talking about the free expression of opinions and ideas, and the trending strategy used to quell those with opposing ideas.
I'm well aware that those with power can strong arm their way into getting what they want. While problematic in its own right, this isn't that.
To relate your teaching contract example to what I'm attempting to get at, it's like if you arranged a forum to discuss the your beef with the religious items in the contract. But the other side just keeps pulling the fire alarm so it won't ever take place. Or you are threatened with your job for participating (this one fits with the anti-union part)
> >every teaching contract i've ever signed has been full of some >strong arm bullshit, whether it had to do with anti-union >sentiment, or religious doctrine, or testing/curriculum >mandates. >