Great nations recognize the worth and dignity of labor

If unions are so powerful and pose such a danger to the American economy, why aren’t school teachers as rich as politicians like Bill Frist and Dick Cheney? If teachers, nurses and firemen are so empowered, why is all the legislation written by corporate lobbyists and lawyers? When was the last time you heard of a schoolteacher being treated to an extravagant all-expense-paid golfing vacation in Scotland?

Having a voice goes straight to the heart of dignity. A people who have no voice in their government or employment are slaves. This goes to the heart of the First Amendment: free speech. It i...