So, I've been dutifully reading all the news and opinion pieces on the vote by the Senate in Wisconsin to strip collective bargaining rights of workers, and I'm left with more questions than answers.

One side says that collective bargaining rights is a civil right. Really? Voters put these Republicans in place, whether we like it or not, and they are frustrated that state workers aren't listening to them. The other side said that teachers will get paid better and education will improve, if the unions are gone. Yeah, no evidence on that one. And it's quite a leap to think that teachers that are hurt and angry are going to go into the classroom with increased vigor next week.

Help. I need some middle ground. Where can I find it?