The Betsy Flap
I posted on Facebook a "Sign this against Betsy" petition opportunity. One of my followers responded with this: "So says the Dems. You should worry more about the unions and what they did to Detroit. I do believe the Dems were also responsible starting with the Governor (the Dems needed help so they elected a Canadian) and the Mayor. How many more years do you need to fix Michigan education? You had many democratic years and have nothing to show for it. And Obama! Nothing. Maybe your curriculum, methods, programs, management and leadership are substandard. You do know the definition of insanity...." I responded privately to the comment, with conciliatory language (see an edited snippet at the end). This is a family member, after all, and I wanted some clarity communicated as to why I oppose the nominee. Since I haven't heard back from the person who commented, I've decided to reprint my response.... My concern bypasses partisanship, and is lodged in ...