Thanking us while stabbing us in the back...

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has discredited, disrespected, and disregarded the accomplishments, dedication, and contributions of Ohio's public school teachers.  Now, Kasich has issued a proclamation (see Cincinnnati.com) honoring teachers during "Teacher Appreciation Week."  There are a few things that all teachers, current and retired, should note about Kasich's proclamation:

1.) It wasn't his idea.  According to the National PTA---

....Since 1984, National PTA^® has designated the first full week in May as PTA Teacher Appreciation Week^SM, a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. PTA events at the national, state, and local levels celebrate the outstanding contributions teachers make. 

PTA Teacher Appreciation Week 2011 is May 1–7....

2.) Is there a public school teacher in Ohio that believes that Kasich really "appreciates" teachers?

3.) While Kasich says he appreciates teachers, he is systematically stripping them of their rights, and seniority.  Teachers and all public workers need to keep the following in mind when reading/listening to Republicans: As Rachel Maddow said, 

"Watch what Republicans do, not what they say."