Time to stop nitpicking

As a career teacher at all levels from kindergarten through graduate school, 1949 to 1997, I know that the future hope of the USA lies in the education of its children from preschool through graduate studies. I could never have completed my studies at the master’s or doctoral level without the help of the GI Bill for Korean veterans.

The American public doesn’t want to have a free ride; they are willing to pay a fair share for education—as my wife and I did during the ‘60s for our two daughters. The older one, almost 51, paid off her college loans but is now unemployed. The younger one, just 49, had her undergraduate studies completed because the two of us paid off her student loan. We both worked. If either of us were unemployed, we couldn’t have made it on my teacher’s salary. Stop nitpicking and pass this bill!

— William D. Mandle
Asheville

SHARE

Thanks for reading through to the end…

We share your inclination to get the whole story. For the past 25 years, Xpress has been committed to in-depth, balanced reporting about the greater Asheville area. We want everyone to have access to our stories. That’s a big part of why we've never charged for the paper or put up a paywall.

We’re pretty sure that you know journalism faces big challenges these days. Advertising no longer pays the whole cost. Media outlets around the country are asking their readers to chip in. Xpress needs help, too. We hope you’ll consider signing up to be a member of Xpress. For as little as $5 a month — the cost of a craft beer or kombucha — you can help keep local journalism strong. It only takes a moment.

About Webmaster
Mountain Xpress Webmaster Follow me @MXWebTeam

Before you comment

The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.

3 thoughts on “Time to stop nitpicking

  1. Matt Mercy

    Wow. Who do you work for and how much did they pay you to write this letter? Or are you simply an unwitting mockingbird?

  2. travelah

    Another propaganda piece … You are a career teacher through all levels of education? That is quite an accomplishment although it states nothing regarding the validity of your anecdote with regard to this socialist rape of our economy. The GI Bill is still in place. Pell grants are still available. What else are you looking for other than further subsidies to an occupation that is paid a full time salary for a 9 month job and perhaps fully subsidized higher education for the children of educators? The better question would be why do expect us to pay for your nirvana? From what you described, you have had a successful career unimpeded by a lack of anything. Perhaps you should advocate this society get off the teat of socialist government and succeed as you did. Your GI Bill was earned by your service to your country. You can at least expect it to continue being earned rather than handed out as an entitlement.

  3. Piffy!

    I agree travelah. I am so tired of seeing teachers cruising around in their limos! Good education is so over-rated!

Leave a Reply to Piffy! ×

To leave a reply you may Login with your Mountain Xpress account, connect socially or enter your name and e-mail. Your e-mail address will not be published. All fields are required.