A retiree comments.....

Received from an STRS retiree

November 3, 2007

Rich DeColibus -- this man is obviously very intelligent and humanitarian, like Dennis. And, like Dennis, I think he has scruples that the STRS board members, (and Damon, etc.) cannot ever relate to. You see, he has a sense of right and wrong and great integrity. If ALL the Board members had those qualities, they could understand where Dennis is coming from. They all need a course in Right and Wrong 101.

When people lack integrity and a sense of fairness, they have no business trying to direct affairs that affect the very souls of thousands and thousands of retirees. They have a "What's in it for me?" attitude, and there is not a noble bone in their entire bodies! They are snipers, sleuths and takers who live underground like moles, and they cannot look you in the eye when they are talking to anyone. Have I made my point clear to you?

I have great compassion for people who are being taken advantage of by thoughtless individuals, and that is the situation with the STRS Board members who oppose Dennis. What can the retirees do to demand the resignations of Damon and his buddies? It's time to clean house, and a leader needs to emerge to lead the charge! I liken what we need to the French Revolution, stopping short of using the guillotine! Viva la State Teachers!!