I don't think I've ever been more pissed off at Romney than I am now. Most of the time when he makes these gaffes, I just laugh them off because they sound so ridiculous.
But his statement today really gives a glimpse into Romney's actual plan for America, not hidden behind smoke and mirrors and buzzwords. And it scares me.
This man has proven that he is completely out of touch with ordinary Americans. Yes, Americans hate the concept of big government and red tape. I'll gladly admit that. But as a politician, you absolutely DO NOT criticize brave and hard working public servants like teachers, cops and firemen (and women). Strategically, this is because so many people are employed in these professions. But on a deeper level, Romney's comment shows that he actually doesn't understand the value of these men and women.
My mother is a special education teacher. When I was younger, I remember her coming home exhausted every single day. But she really made a difference in these kids' lives. Often, she was the only one who ever showed them any kind of compassion or special attention. She gave them confidence and convinced them that they could still do big things in their lives, despite their learning disabilities.
Being a teacher is one of the hardest, yet most important jobs in the world. But I guess to Romney, a teacher is no different than any other public servant- just a leech who is weighing down our government and our economy. Screw you Mitt. You will never, ever, EVER get my vote and I'll do my best to make sure everyone else I talk to knows what you said today.
What planet are you living on? He didn't criticize them, he's saying we don't need a massive new influx of them.
