Tonight we went to a candlelight vigil in front of the Capital. They were held in about 20 different cities all around Idaho, even little Buhl and Cascade. It was snowing in Coeur D' Alene and schools were closed, but they were out with their candles up there. Teachers are mourning the loss of their contracts and due process rights. We're also pretty scared for what might happen to education in Idaho. Two of the three worst bills for education are headed to the house. These senators have heard from thousands - email, letters, phone calls,- 90% against this madness, but they sent it through. Why do they want to eliminate 770 + jobs in this state so they can pay for laptops and out-of-state online courses? Teachers, students, parents, district administrators, and school boards have spoken against these. Mr. Luna, the governor, and 20 senators, don't want to listen to educators. One of the senators speaking against the bill said, this is a slap in the face to every teacher in the state. It's more like a blow to the head. I felt sick this afternoon. Things were better after the vigil. We signed recall petitions for Tom Luna. And we'll fight on.
I told Terry I would feel better if he took me out to dinner, but I'm on this diet.
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