Also, the idea that Merrifield's statement only referred to the two members is absurd given the balance of Ms. DeGette's writing, where she points out that Merrifield has been “An ardent and vocal advocate of public schools” and that he believes all charter schools undo public education and defund schools.

Also, Merrifield's cancer, while unfortunate, is utterly irrelevant to the issue of his statement regarding charter schools and what it means.  While I sincerely hope no one would wish Mr. Merrifield anything but a speedy and complete recovery, his cancer has nothing whatsoever to do with his statement.

Perhaps we could use this incident to pay attention to why Colorado public schools, on average, are consistenly mediocre in national rankings?  And perhaps begin a dialogue on how to improve them? 

If they had their way they would forbid private colleges, Votechs, charters, etc… Only if you came under a government subdistrict would you be able to educate … and only with union labor and only professing their policies. Read: commie bastard approach.

Kinda like eduction in China and SE Asia. If they really thought it out they'd mandate school uniforms and only allow union textile shops to produce …. Read: dictator control

Here they want to do it b/c of 'jobs'. Facist bastards, production control scum suckers, just wanting to push their agenda versus Americas future.

Merrifield did say he opposed all charter schools.  He made a blanket statement against those who believe that it is a good idea to systematically turn over the common interests of government to the lapdog profiteers. We already have prisons  being run by private profiteers in our criminal “justice” system.  How soon will it be before our national parks are turned over to Walmart – And those who do refuse to work overtime without pay are fired “at will” ?  Remember due process?  Remember checks and balances?

I commend Rep. DeGette who understands that labor unions are needed in this country now more than ever in order

to counter balance the prevasive influence of corporations and powerful government agencies.  Employee rights in this nation are far behind other countries despite our high standard of living.

This debate must go on.  And if it takes some partisan statements, so be it.

For being a*holes. Just ask them.