Alabama State Sen. McGill does not shy away from referencing his personal religion in public statements regarding political decisions, which would normally be problematic, but is especially so when these statements turn out to be extremely hypocritical.
Most recently, he publicly stated that keeping teachers' pay low is "a Biblical principle." "If you double a teacher's pay scale, you'll attract people who aren't called to teach," he said. Alabama's teachers are among the least paid in the nation.
Ironically, as he was so quick to qualify that teachers' pay should be kept low, there was apparently nothing in the Bible that kept him from approving a 67% pay raise for legislators.
Sign this petition to let Sen. McGill know that using his logic, keeping legislators' pay low would also follow this "Biblical principle." Tell Sen. McGill to consider rewarding good teachers to help improve the state of Alabama's education.
Most recently, he publicly stated that keeping teachers' pay low is "a Biblical principle." "If you double a teacher's pay scale, you'll attract people who aren't called to teach," he said. Alabama's teachers are among the least paid in the nation.
Ironically, as he was so quick to qualify that teachers' pay should be kept low, there was apparently nothing in the Bible that kept him from approving a 67% pay raise for legislators.
Sign this petition to let Sen. McGill know that using his logic, keeping legislators' pay low would also follow this "Biblical principle." Tell Sen. McGill to consider rewarding good teachers to help improve the state of Alabama's education.