Edit: Some teachers are overpaid

Editorial in today’s Coeur d’Alene Press :

Ron Nate has a long way to go to catch up with Frank Drebin.

But he’s trying.

Nate is a Republican legislator from Rexburg. He’s a frequent star on the Gem State stage featuring oddball politics.

Drebin is a police lieutenant in “Naked Gun,” as funny a bit of film-making as you’re likely to find for a St. Paddy’s Day nightcap, Drebin, you might mirthfully recall, leaves a packed press conference for the men’s room, where he does what restroom visitors are wont to do. He’s unaware that every precious ounce of relief and associated sound effects are shared with a broad audience, thanks to his live mic.

On Tuesday, Nate was not the least bit relieved to learn that a comment he made to another legislator during a break was live streamed from the House to the public. Like Drebin, Nate was unaware his mic was live.

“We all know our districts; we all know there are teachers there clearly overpaid,” Nate was clearly heard to say. He insisted later that he did not recall making the comment.

This might surprise you, but today we defend Rep. Nate.

Question: Do you agree/disagree that some Idaho teachers are overpaid?